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Lok Sabha Question No. 2368 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Shortage Of Weapons
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: POONAM  MAHAJAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2368

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  JANUARY, 2018/ PAUSHA 12, 1939 (SAKA) SHORTAGE OF WEAPONS

2368. SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  cognizance  of  the  fact  that  State police forces are facing shortage in weaponry in the country ; (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto along with the number of States facing shortage in required weaponry, State wise; and (c)  whether  the  Government  has  issued  a  set  of  directives  to  the  State Governments  to  address  the  shortage  of  weaponry  and  if  so,  the  details
- thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to (c) :   'Police' being  a State subject, requirement of weaponry, etc. with the State Police is to be assessed and provided for by the State Governments. No data on shortage of weaponry is maintained centrally. However, Government  of  India  supplements  the  efforts  of  State  Governments  by providing central  assistance under the Modernisation of Police Forces(MPF) scheme  to  strengthen  police  infrastructure.  Weaponry  is  one  of  the  major items covered under the Scheme and each State Government finalizes their annual  plans/projects  as  per  their  requirements  and  strategic  priorities.  A fund is  separately  allocated  to  each  state  for  weaponry  etc.  to  be  supplied through   Ordnance  Factory  Board.  Further,  under  the  umbrella  scheme  of

## LS.US.Q.No.2368 FOR 02.01.2018

Modernisation of Police Forces(MPF), a sub-scheme of 'Assistance to States for  Modernization of Police', with an outlay of Rs. 7,380 crore, has recently been approved for the period from 2017-18 to 2019-20. This sub-scheme is a continuation  of  the  existing  MPF  Scheme.  Under  this  sub-scheme,  central assistance is provided for purchase of security/surveillance/ communication/ forensic equipments, weaponry, etc. as proposed by the State Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2366 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: MAHEISH GIRRI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2366 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2018

## MAINTENANCE AND WELFARE OF PARENTS AND SENIOR CITIZENS Act, 2007 2366. SHRI MAHEISH GIRRI:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether as per the provisions of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (MWPSC) Act, 2007, the amount of monthly maintenance for a parent or senior citizen that can be  ordered  by  the  Maintenance  Tribunal  as  payable  by  children  or  relative  cannot  exceed Rs.10,000;
- (b) if so, whether the Government has appointed a panel to estimate the adequacy of this amount payable in the last three years and if so, the details and the findings thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government plans to increase the maintenance amount for senior citizens under the MWPSC Act, 2007; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)

(a)to(e):  Yes,  Madam.  As  per  the  Maintenance  and  Welfare  of  Parents  and  Senior  Citizens (MWPSC) Act, 2007, the amount of monthly maintenance for a parent or senior citizen that can be  ordered  by  the  Maintenance  Tribunal  as  payable  by  children  or  relative  cannot  exceed  Rs. 10,000. However, amendment to the MWPSC Act to remove the monthly ceiling of Rs. 10,000/on  the  maintenance  paid  by  children  to  parents/senior  citizens  is  under  consideration  in  this Ministry, pursuant to the recommendation of the Group of Secretaries on Education and Social Development constituted by the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2365 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Division of Assets
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: YERRAM VENKATA SUBBAREDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2365

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  JANUARY, 2018/ PAUSHA 12, 1939 (SAKA) DIVISION OF ASSETS

2365. SHRI Y.V. SUBBA REDDY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  implement  Section  47(3)  of  Andhra Pradesh  Reorganisation  Act, 2014, to divide assets and  liabilities  under Schedule  IX  between  Andhra  Pradesh  and  Telangana  States  on  the  basis  of population ratio;
- (b)  the  details  of  institutions,  companies,  etc.,  identified  and  the  status  of division of the properties;
- (c)  whether it is true that recently the Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh has written a letter to the Ministry for giving share in Singareni Collieries to Andhra Pradesh as mentioned in Schedule IX of the above Act; and
- (d) if so, the action taken by the Government on the above request?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (b):   The companies and corporations specified in the Ninth Schedule are governed by Section 68 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (APR) Act, 2014.

(c) & (d): An  Expert  Committee  has  been  constituted  for  apportioning  the Assets  and  Liabilities  of  the  institutions  listed  under  Schedule  IX  of  the  APR Act,  2014,  including  Singareni  Collieries.  Recently  in  a  review  meeting,  this Ministry  has  been  informed  by  the  Chairman of the Committee that progress

## L.S.US.Q NO. 2365 FOR 02.01.2018

pertaining to 73 institutions (out of 91 institutions the Committee is mandated with)  is  at  an  advanced  stage.  This  Ministry  has  also  requested  the  Chief Secretaries  of  both  the  States  to  direct  the  concerned  officials  involved  to facilitate the Committee for early completion of the task assigned to it.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2364 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: NABA KUMAR SARANIA

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2364

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  JANUARY, 2018

## PRADHAN MANTRI KRISHI SINCHAYEE YOJANA

2364.  SHRI NABA KUMAR SARANIA:

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

- (a) the  number  of  farmers  who  are  provided  facilities  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Krishi Sinchayee Yojana in Assam, the details thereof;
- (b) the  number  of  farmers  who  have  received  benefits  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Krishi Sinchayee Yojana in Kokrajhar region of Assam; and
- (c) the  details  of  facilities  provided  to  the  farmers  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Krishi Sinchayee Yojana?

## 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) & (b): Accelerated  Irrigation  Benefit  Programme  (AIBP)  including  Command  Area Development  (CAD), Surface  Minor  Irrigation  (SMI)  and Watershed  Development  (Integrated Watershed Development Programme (IWMP)) components of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) are being implemented in project mode and all farmers inhabiting the project area  are  benefitted.  Precision  irrigation  technologies  are  provided  to  the  farmers  on  demand under Per Drop More Crop component of PMKSY. The component-wise coverage in Assam is as under:

| Component                             | No. of projects   | Potential Coverage   | Farmers benefitted          |
|---------------------------------------|-------------------|----------------------|-----------------------------|
| AIBP & CAD                            | 3                 | 1.09 lakh ha         | All farmers of project area |
| SMI                                   | 759               | 3.1 lakh ha          | All farmers of project area |
| IWMP                                  | 372               | 15.77 lakh ha        | All farmers of project area |
| Per Drop More Crop (micro-irrigation) | -                 | 208 ha               | 208                         |

A portion of Champamati project under AIBP, having total irrigation potential of 0.36 lakh ha, falls in Kokrajhar district. 435 nos. of SMI projects with targeted irrigation potential of 1.39 lakh hectares are being implemented in Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) area which includes Kokrajhar.

(c)  Apart  from  providing  irrigation  facilities,  farmers  are  supported  for  creation  of  water harvesting structures, installing micro-irrigation systems like drip & sprinkler and advisories for efficient water management under the programme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2363 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Glyphosphate
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2363 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2018

## Glyphosphate

## 2363:   SHRI KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY

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

- a) whether  a  report  from  the  World  Health  Organisation  has  linked  the  best selling  weed  killer  'Glyphosphate'  to  cancer  and  several  other  studies  are making this finding robust and if so, the details thereof;
- b) whether the Government plans to phase out the stocking on market shelves of this weed killer;
- c) if so, the details thereof, and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- d) The other alternatives available to the Indian market?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE INDEPENDENT CHARGE FOR MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND  MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS  AND FERTILIZERS (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a) No herbicide/weed killer in the name of 'Glyphosphate' is registered for use in the country. Also, there is no weed killer named 'Glyphosphate,  however, there is  a  broad  spectrum systemic herbicide named 'Glyphosate'. As per the Joint Meeting  of  the  Food  and  Agricultural  Organisation  (FAO)  of  the  United Nations, Panel of Experts on Pesticide Residues in Food and the Environment and  the  World  Health  Organisation  (WHO)  Core  Assessment  Group  on Pesticide Residues held at WHO Headquarters, Geneva from 9 to 13 May 2016, it  has  been  reported  that  Glyphosate is  unlikely  to  pose a carcinogenic risk to humans from exposure through diet.  The International Agency for Research on Cancer identifies environmental factors that can increase risk of human cancer. Glyphosate is listed as class 2a carcinogen (probably carcinogen to humans)  by International Agency for Research on Cancer.
- (b) to (d) Does not arise

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2362 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Registration of NGOs
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Y. S. AVINASH REDDY

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2362

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  JANUARY, 2018/ PAUSHA 12, 1939 (SAKA)

REGISTRATION OF NGOs

2362. SHRI Y.S. AVINASH REDDY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  Government  has  made  it  compulsory  for  the NGOs seeking foreign contributions under Foreign Contributions Regulation Act (FCRA) to get registered in 'Darpan' Portal; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Yes,  All NGOs who are seeking Foreign Contribution under the FCRA,

2010 have to generate a unique ID from the DARPAN PORTAL of the NITI Aayog.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2360 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Tracking of Looted Weapons
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2360

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  JANUARY, 2018/ PAUSHA 12, 1939 (SAKA)

TRACKING OF LOOTED WEAPONS

2360.

ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  CRPF  is  exploring  technology  that  could  track  and  disable weapons  looted  by  Maoists  in  left  wing  extremism  affected  districts  and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir;

- (b)     if so, the details thereof;

(c)      whether  it  is  true  that  automatic  and  semi  automatic  rifles/guns  like  AK

rifles,  SLRs  INSAS  rifles  and  revolvers  used  by  the  security  forces  in  counter insurgency  and  anti-Maoists  operations  are  the  ones  used  by  the  ultras  in

ambushes and attacks on the camps;

(d)    whether  the  CRPF  is  in  touch  with  private  companies  which  deal  with technology which could provide GPS trackers/RFID chip or biometric software so

that  weapons  snatched  by  the  ultras  could  be  tracked  and  rendered  useless;

and

(e)   if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (e):   The information sought pertains to acquisition of operational technologies by the CRPF, which cannot be disclosed in the interest of security. Left Wing Extremists do use weapons which have been snatched from Security Forces,  however,  most  of  weapons  held  by  them  are  country  made  weapons acquired  from  different  sources.  Terrorists  and  insurgents  active  in  J&K  and North-East  hold  majority  of  such  automatic  and  semi-automatic  weapons acquired from different sources.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2358 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Joint Schemes for SC, OBC, Safai Karamcharis and Disabled Persons
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: MANHOR UNTWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2358 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2018

## JOINT SCHEMES FOR SC, OBC, SAFAI KARAMCHARIS AND DISABLED PERSONS

## †2358. SHRI MANOHAR UTAWAL:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to launch a joint programme for schemes formulated for persons belonging to Scheduled Castes, backward classes, safai karamcharis and disabled people;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  the  Government  has  prepared  any  special  scheme  for  focussing  specifically  on  physical, economic and educational rehabilitation of disabled people;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the  details  of  the  facilities  and  benefits  including  allotment of  houses  and  shops  to the  people  with more than 50 per cent disability?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)

(a) & (b):  No, Madam.  There is no proposal to launch any  joint programme  of schemes for persons belonging to Scheduled Castes,  Backward Classes, Safai Karmacharis and disabled people.

(c)  to  (e):  The  Government  is  implementing  a  Scheme,  namely  the  Deendayal  Disabled  Rehabilitation Scheme  (DDRS)  that  provides  grant-in-aid  to  non-governmental  organizations  for  various  projects relating  to rehabilitation  of  persons  with  disabilities.    The objective  of  the  scheme  is  to  enable  persons with disabilities to reach and  maintain their optimal, physical, sensory, intellectual, psychiatric or social functional levels.    Government is also implementing the Scheme of Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase  of  Aids/Appliances  (ADIP)  under  which  grants-in-aid  is  released  to  various  implementing agencies (Artificial Limb Manufacturing Corporation of India/ National Institutes / Composite Regional Centres  /District  Disability  Rehabilitation  Centres/  State  Handicapped  Development  Corporation/  other local  bodies/  NGOs)  to  assist  the  needy  disabled  persons  in  procuring  durable,  sophisticated  and scientifically  manufactured,  modern,  standard  aids  and  appliances.    The  objective  of  the  Scheme  is  to promote  physical,    social  and  psychological  rehabilitation  of  persons  with  disabilities  by  reducing  the effect of  disabilities  and  at the  same  time  enhance their  economic  potential.    Under  the  ADIP  Scheme, aids and assistive devices are provided to persons with disabilities  having 40% and above disability.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2357 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Interest Subsidy under PMAY
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

No. 2357.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2357

## TO BE ANSWERED ON JANUARY 02, 2018 INTEREST SUBSIDY UNDER PMAY

SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  increase  the
- coverage  of  interest  subsidy  scheme  for  home  buyers  under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (PMAY) in urban areas;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by which new guidelines are likely to be framed and issued in this regard?

ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) to (c): The Government of India has launched the Credit Linked Subsidy  Scheme  (CLSS)  with  effect  from  01.01.2017  to  provide interest subsidy for housing loans to eligible beneficiaries belonging to the Middle Income Group (CLSS for MIG).  The Scheme covers two income segments in the MIG viz. annual household income between Rs.6,00,001 (Rupees Six lakhs one) to Rs.12,00,000 (Rupees Twelve Lakhs) (MIG-I) and annual household income between Rs.12,00,001 (Rs. Twelve Lakhs One )    to   Rs.18,00,000   (Rupees Eighteen Lakhs) (MIG-II).    CLSS  for  MIG  scheme  approved,  initially,  for  one  year  in 2017, has been extended upto 31.03.2019.

The Government has recently increased the carpet area in respect of MIG-I category from the existing 90 square meter to 'up to 120 square metre' and in respect of MIG II category from the existing 110 square metre to '150 square metre', effective from 01.01.2017.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2356 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Bill Received from Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: JAYADEV GALLA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2356

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  JANUARY, 2018/ PAUSHA 12, 1939 (SAKA)

BILL RECEIVED FROM ANDHRA PRADESH

2356. SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has received Andhra Pradesh Kapu Reservation (of seats  in  educational  institutions  and  appointments  or  posts  in  services  under the State) Bill for including the same under Schedule IX of the Constitution;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by the Ministry to include the above Bill under IX schedule?

ANSWER

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

(a) : No Madam.

(b) & (c) : In view of (a) above, question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2355 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Investment in Agriculture Sector
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2355

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  JANUARY, 2018

## INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURE SECTOR

2355.  SHRI JUGAL KISHORE:

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

- (a) whether there has been a decline in public investment in agriculture sector during the last five years;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) whether the Government has taken any concrete steps to bail out the agriculture sector from the crisis?

## 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) & (b): Public investment in agriculture and allied sectors (at 2011-12 prices) increased from Rs.35696 crore in 2011-12 to Rs.44957 crore in 2015-16.  The details of the same from 2011-12 to 2015-16 (latest available) is given below:

(Rs. crore)

| Year    |   Public Investment (at 2011-12 prices) |
|---------|-----------------------------------------|
| 2011-12 |                                   35696 |
| 2012-13 |                                   36019 |
| 2013-14 |                                   33925 |
| 2014-15 |                                   36714 |
| 2015-16 |                                   44957 |

Source:  Central Statistics Office (CSO), M/o Statistics & PI

(c): Government has taken several steps for increasing investment in agriculture sector such as enhanced institutional credit to farmers; promotion of scientific warehousing infrastructure for increasing  shelf  life  of  agricultural  produce;  setting  up  of  Agri-tech  Infrastructure  Fund  for making farming competitive and profitable; developing commercial organic farming etc.

Further,  under  the  Rashtriya  Krishi  Vikas  Yojana,  which  is  a  major  scheme  for incentivizing  States  to  increase  investment  in  agriculture  and  allied  sectors,  35%  of  annual outlay has been earmarked for infrastructure and asset development.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2353 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Anti Naxal Operations
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: R. VANAROJA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2353

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  JANUARY, 2018/ PAUSHA 12, 1939 (SAKA)

ANTI NAXAL OPERATIONS

2353. SHRIMATI VANAROJA R.:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  CRPF  had  conducted  around  200  special  operations  with  a reworked  strategy  apprehending  72  rebels  and  seizing  a  huge  cache  of munitions after the aftermath of the Sukma attack on April 24, 2017 killing 34 CRPF men;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  the  Government  had  asked  Chhattisgarh  Government  to  provide police officers who will comprise one third of an operational team;

(d) whether the CRPF is working on joint operations and human intelligence is being beefed up; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) & (b):   CRPF has conducted a large number of operations after the incident of 24 April 2017 in Sukma. These operations have resulted in killing of 12 and apprehension  of  786  Left  Wing  Extremists  and  recovery  of  240  weapons  and 9630 ammunition of various types.

(c): Yes.

(d)&(e): CRPF  undertakes  joint  operations  on  a  continuous  basis,  that  are backed by intelligence inputs.

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