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Lok Sabha Question No. 1728 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Registration of Companies
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 25 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1728 [AGRAHAYANA 04, 1938 (SAKA)]

## REGISTRATION OF COMPANIES

## QUESTION

1728. DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a number of corporate companies have registered its operation address as Government building;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any survey has been conducted by the Government in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details  thereof  and  the  action  taken  by  the Government against such companies?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE             (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL) MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

- (a) & (b):  As per the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made  thereunder,  there  is  no  such  provision  for  the  company  to provide operation address.
- (c) & (d):  Not applicable in view of reply at (a) & (b) above.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 1727 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Fish Carrying Carcinogenic Substances
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: E. AHAMED

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1727 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH NOVEMBER, 2016

## FISH CARRYING CARCIN OGENIC SUBSTANCES

## 1727. SHRI E. AHAMED:

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

- (a) whether some varieties of fish are carriers of Carcinogenic substances;
- (b) if so, the details in this regard and the extent to which human health has been affe and
- (c) the corrective meas ures taken in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a) to (c):      Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Indian Council of Ag Research (ICAR), Cochin has informed that no particular variety of fish is known to contain naturally occurring carcinogenic compounds. Environmental contamin ants such as pesticides and persistent  organic  pollutants  reach  inland  and  marine  waters  due  to  agricultural  run - off  and different anthropogenic activities. These contaminants may bio -accumulate in fish over time.
- ICAR - CIFT,  Cochin  have  regular  mo nitoring  programmes  and  have  found  that  the contaminants are within safe limits (regulatory limits).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1725 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Special Financial Package
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: JAYADEV GALLA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1725

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2016/AGRAHAYANA 4, 1938 (SAKA)

## Special Financial Package

1725. SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  announced  Special  Financial  Package  for  Andhra Pradesh, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)    whether  the  Government  has  extended  similar  package  to  other  States/  UTs  in  the past;
- (c)  if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  the extent to which the  Special Financial Package is likely to benefit the development of Andhra Pradesh?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a) to (d): The Central Government is extending financial assistance to the state of Andhra Pradesh in terms of assurances made by the Union Government during the discussions on reorganisation of the State in the Parliament and the provisions under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation  Act,  2014.  Accordingly,  the  Union  Government  has  recently  announced special assistance measure for the State of Andhra Pradesh. The Central Government has agreed to  provide  100%  of  the  remaining  cost  of  the  irrigation  component  of  Polavaram project  for  the  period  starting  from  1.4.2014,  to  the  extent  of  the  cost  of  the  irrigation component on that date. Further, over and above the assistance provided under Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, the Central Government has agreed to give a special assistance measure to the Government of Andhra Pradesh for five years i.e. 2015-16 to 2019-20,  which  would  make  up  for  the  additional  Central  share  the  State  might  have received during these years as Special Category State. This will be in the form of Central Government funding for externally aided projects for the state for Andhra Pradesh signed and    disbursed    during  these  years.  No  such  similar  special  assistance  measures  have been  extended  to  other  States/UTs  in  the  past.  These  measures  are  expected  to  give impetus to the development of the state of Andhra Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1724 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Indian National Defence University
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: DEEPENDER SINGH HOODA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1724

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016

## INDIAN NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY

1724.  SHRI DEEPENDER SINGH HOODA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

j{kk ea=h

- (a) whether the construction work on the Indian National Defence University (INDU), Gurugram, Haryana is going on as per the schedule;
- (b) if so, the details thereof  and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the total investment made for completion of work so far and the time by which the work is likely to be completed and the University be fully functional;
- (d) whether there is any foreign collaboration in setting of INDU or in running various courses; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) to (c): The construction work on the Indian National Defence University (INDU) will  commence  post  enactment  of  Indian  National Defence  University  (INDU)  Act.    However,  expenditure  of  approximately Rs.176 crore has been incurred so far, primarily for acquisition of land and construction of boundary wall, perimeter road, guard rooms, watch towers, etc.

- (d) No, Madam.
- (e) Does not arise in view of (d) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1722 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Sale of e-Cigarettes
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1722 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH NOVEMBER, 2016

## SALE OF E - CIGARETTES

## 1722. DR. GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU:

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

- (a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  Government  has  prohibited  the  sale  of  e -cigarettes  but  its consumption and vaping is growing rapidly as it is freely being sold online and in a va shops in the count ry;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has taken note that young children are modifying the e - cigarettes for the consumption of various drugs being sold in catridges illegally;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the corrective stage taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a)& (b): The Governments of Karnataka, Kerala and Punjab have banned e - cigarettes under th e Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Food Safety & Standards (Prohibition and Restriction Sales) Regulation, 2011. However, the Ministry has not issued any guidelines in this regar

Further, no such data of growing consumption of e - cigarettes is present lyavailable with the Ministry.

- (c) & (d):No such information is presently available with this Ministry.

- (e): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1721 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Warship Designing Centre
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: FAIZAL P.P. MOHAMMED

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1721

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016

## WARSHIP  DESIGNING  CENTRE

1721.  MOHAMMED FAIZAL:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  Warship  Designing  Centre  under NIRDESH in Kerala; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) & (b): The Ministry of  Defence has initiated process for taking Cabinet's approval to the National Institute for Research and Development in Defence Shipbuilding (NIRDESH).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1719 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: FSSAI
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1719 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH NOVEMBER, 2016

## FSSAI

## 1719. DR. P. VENUGOPAL:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  the  Food  Safety  and  Standards  Authority  of  I (FSSAI) is planning to make new norms to make food more safer;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the FSSAI has held discussion w ith many groups in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a) : Yes.
- (b): The Food  Safety  and  Standards  Authority  of  India ( FSSAI)  is  mandated  to  lay    down science based standards for articles of food. Accordingly, a number of new standards hav laid down by the FSSAI for various food items.
- (c)& (d): The new standards are laid down after following a rigorous process of examination by the Scientific Panels, the Scientific Committee and the FSSAI. The standards so deve are draft notified in the Gazette of India for seeking comments and suggestions of stake All such standards are also notified to the WTO for comments from other member countries. After  scrutiny  of  the  comments  so  received,  the  standards  are  finalized  and  notified Official Gazette.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1718 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Statutory Liquidity Ratio
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: GANESH SINGH

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

Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. †1718. To be answered on 25 November, 2016/Agrahayana 4, 1938 (Saka)

## Statutory Liquidity Ratio

†1718. SHRI GANESH SINGH:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has made it mandatory for the District Cooperative Banks to park the amount of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) in Government and trustee securities which is likely to reduce the assets of these banks and can negatively impact their income;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/ Cooperative Bank-wise including Madhya Pradesh; and
- (c) whether the said decision of the RBI is adversely affecting the farmers of the country particularly Madhya Pradesh, if so, the action taken by the Government to get exemption from the said instructions?

## Answer

The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar)

- (a) to (c): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reported that it has advised all State Cooperative Banks (StCBs) and District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs), vide circular dated 21 July, 2014, to maintain 100% of their Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) in the form of approved securities in a phased manner by March 31, 2017. As per RBI's guidelines, these banks have been given the time frame of three years to shift their entire SLR to approved securities, as under:

| Date           | Investment in approved securities as percentage of Net Demand & Time Liabilities (NDTL) as on July 25, 2014   |
|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| March 31, 2015 | 5%                                                                                                            |
| March 31, 2016 | 10%                                                                                                           |
| March 31, 2017 | Entire SLR as may be prescribed by RBI on that date                                                           |

RBI has informed that the above guidelines have been carefully calibrated so that the banks can plan phasing out of their fixed/term deposits and commence investment in approved securities. The above roadmap will enable StCBs to meet the demand for withdrawal of term deposits by DCCBs without impacting their liquidity in the near term. RBI has further informed that the SLR for non-scheduled StCBs and DCCBs has been brought down from the level of 25% of Net Demand & Time Liabilities (NDTL) in June 2014 to 20.75% in October 2016 and it will further brought down to 20.50% from January 2017. These reductions will augment the liquid funds available with the banks to facilitate lending operations and therefore the income of these banks will not be negatively impacted.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1717 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: GM Mustard
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1717 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH NOVEMBER, 2016

## GM MUSTARD

## 1717. ADV. JOICE GEORGE :

Will  the  Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA  AND  NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the representatives of the Ministry have taken part in the safety appraisal run by Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) with regard to Geneti cally Modified (GM) mustard;
- (b) if so, the details and outcome thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has assessed the impact on Ayurveda; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a)& (b):  The  National  Medicinal  Promotion  Board  (NMPB)  and  the  Central  Council  for Research  in  Ayurvedic  Sciences  (CCRAS),  two  autonomous  organizations  unde r  Ministry  of AYUSH  has  been  consulted  by  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  &  Climate  Change  (M/o EF&CC). The CCRAS has provided details on Brassica Species used in AYUSH system and medicinal use of DMH - 11 in this regard .
- (c) & (d): CCRAS,  apex  autonomous  organization  under  Ministry  of  AYUSH  has  not conducted any study on the impact of GM Mustard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1716 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: 'Mera Aspataal' Initiative
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: BALKA SUMAN

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1716 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH NOVEMBER, 2016

'MERA ASPATAAL' INIT

IATIVE

## 'MERA ASPATAAL' INIT IATIVE

## 1716. SHRI SUMAN BALKA:

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

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  launched  the  "Mera  Aspataal/My  Hospital"  initiative empower  the  patients  by  seeking  their  views  on  quality  of  experience  in  a public  healthcare facility; and

- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

(a) & (b) : An IT based feedback system 'Mera Aspataal' (My Hospital) was launched by Government of India on 29.08.2016.  A multi - channel approach is used to collect information on patients'  level  of  satisfaction  i.e.,  Short  Message  Service  (SMS),  Outbound  Dialling  (OBD), Web  Portal,  and  Mobile  Application .    The  application  automatically  contacts  the  patient (outpatient after the closure of the OPD and the inpatient at the time of discharge) above  information  to  collect  information  on  patients'  level  of  satisfaction.    The  application provides almo st real time analysis of data and meaningful insights to analyze the performa different  levels  i.e.,  from  facilities  to  national  level.    It  helps  the  Governmen participating  institutions  to  develop  action  plans  based  on  the  feedback  leading to  improved patient experience and quality of care.

Currently,  75  hospitals,  where  centralized  Hospital  Management  System  (HMS)  was already functional, have been included into this initiative.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1715 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Constitution of State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA

## GOVERNEMNT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO 1715

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.11.2016

## CONSTITUTION OF STATE COMMISSION FOR PROTECTION OF CHILD RIGHTS

## 1715.  PROF. PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- a) whether a large number of States and Union Territories have not yet constituted the State Commissions  for  Protection  of  Child  Rights  (SCPCR)  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof indicating the names of such States; and
2. (b) whether  the  Government  has  issued  any  guidelines/directions  to  the  States/UTs  in  this regard and if so, the details thereof along with the response of the States/UTs thereto?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA RAJ)

(a) and (b) Out of the 29 States and 07 Union Territories, 28 States and 06 Union Territories have  already  set  up  the  State  Commissions  for  Protection  of  Child  Rights  (SCPCRs).  The Union Territory  of  Daman  &  Diu  has  not  set  up  State  Commission  for  Protection  of  Child Rights(SCPCR). Commission for Protection of Child Right Act, 2005 under which SCPCR are established,  is  not  applicable  to  the  State  of  Jammu  and  Kashmir.  State/UTs  have  been requested from time to time to constitute the SCPCRs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1714 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Aircraft Squadrons of IAF
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA, MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVNTHI), M. K. RAGHAVAN, RAJENDRA AGRAWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1714

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016

## AIRCRAFT  SQUADRONS  OF  IAF

1714.  SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:

SHRI MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVANTHI):

SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN:

SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the current strength of Squadrons of Indian Air Force (IAF) are sufficient to meet any eventuality in the near future;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to phase out old fighter aircraft including MIG versions;
- (d) if so, the total number of crashes of such aircraft during the year 2015-16 and the steps taken to replace such aircraft; and
- (e) the other steps taken by the Government for encouraging aeronautical research and development of new aircraft, sensors, weapons and signature reduction advances?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

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(a) & (b): The  Indian  Air  Force  (IAF)  is  equipped  to  cater  for  the  threat environment  that  exists  and  is  ready  to  meet  the  role  assigned  to  it. Operational  preparedness  of  IAF  is  reviewed  from  time  to  time  based  on the threat perception.

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(c) & (d): Phasing  out  of aircraft including MIG  versions and  their replacement  with  new generation aircraft depends  upon national  security consideration,  strategic  objectives  and  operational  requirements  of  the defence forces.  Further, augmentation of capabilities of IAF including its modernization  and  acquisition  is  a  dynamic  and  continuous  process. A  total  number  of  4  fighter  aircraft  of  IAF  including  MiG  versions  have crashed during the year 2015-16. (e) Defence  Research  &  Development  Organisation  (DRDO)  is  carrying out research for development of various aeronautical technologies including aircraft and weapon systems.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1713 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Project F-INSAS
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RAGHAV LAKHANPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1713

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016

## PROJECT  F-INSAS

1713.  SHRI RAGHAV LAKHANPAL:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) the present status of the project F-INSAS aimed to equip infantry with advanced weaponry,  survival,  communication  network  and  instant  access  to  information  on  the battlefield;
- (b) the  steps  taken by  the Government to equip the soldiers of all 400 plus infantry battalions to ensure a  quantum  increase in their lethality, situational awareness, sustainability,  survival  and  mobility,  while  making  the  soldier  a  self-contained  fighting machine; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to meet shortage of bullet proof vests?

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(a) & (b): Under the Project F-INSAS programme, the induction of weapons  and  equipment  is  being  done  in  a  phased  manner.    Adequate impetus is  being  given  to  infantry  Modernisation  Programme.    Presently, there are 16 cases in various stages of procurement.

- (c) A supply order for procurement of 50,000 Bullet Proof Jackets was placed on 31 st March 2016, out of which 10,000 Bullet Proof Jackets have already been received.  Cases for procurement of additional 25,000 Bullet Proof Jackets are under process.

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