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Lok Sabha Question No. 351 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Kuttanad Package
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: KURUPPASSERY VARKEY THOMAS

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.351

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  JULY, 2017

## KUTTANAD PACKAGE

351. PROF. K.V. THOMAS:

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

- (a) whether the Kuttanad Package for Kerala has been fully implemented;
- (b) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government  for the timely implementation of the Kuttanad Package?

## 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) to (c): The  Government  had  granted  'in-principle'  approval  in  July,  2008  for  providing financial  support  amounting  to  Rs.1840.75  crore  for  implementing  various  programmes/ interventions  suggested  by  M.  S.  Swaminathan  Research  Foundation  for  development  of Kuttanad Wetland Eco-system.  The programme/ interventions were to be implemented by the concerned Ministries/Departments within their existing schemes and funding pattern, for which, the Government of Kerala was required to submit proposals after formulation of Detailed Project Reports  (DPRs)  to  the  concerned  Ministries/Departments.    The  programmes/  interventions involving financial outlay upto Rs.50 lakhs were to be implemented by the State Government of Kerala from their own funds under their schemes.

Implementation period of Kuttanad package ended in July, 2012.  The Government has not  extended  the  period,  but  has  advised  the  State  Government  to  implement  the  approved activities of Kuttanad package under various  on-going schemes/programmes of Government of India  like  Rashtriya  Krishi  Vikas  Yojana  (RKVY),  National  Food  Security  Mission  (NFSM), Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) etc.

As  on  June,  2016,  out  of  Rs.1268.13  crore  sanctioned  for  implementation  of  various programmes and activities,  Rs.789.39 crore has been released, and out of which, Rs.773.81 crore has been utilized so far.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 350 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Share of Sugar Subsidies
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA, RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 350

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY, 2017

## SHARE OF SUGAR SUBSIDIES

## 350.  SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD: SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

PUBLIC

- (a) whether it is a fact that the States may have to bear major share of the sugar  subsidy  if  they  want  to  continue  selling  the  sweetener  under  Public Distribution System at cheaper rates, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  it  is  also  true  that  the  Union  Government  is  likely  to  cut  its contribution substantially, if so, the details thereof;
- whether it is also true that the Government is considering shelling out nearly Rs. 4,500 crore as sugar subsidy to 30 States, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) and
- (d) whether  the  Government  is  considering  the  demands  from  various States to restore sugar subsidy, if so, the details thereof and decision taken by the Government thereon?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a), (b) & (c) After de-regulation of sugar sector the Central Government had been reimbursing  a  fixed  sugar  subsidy  @  Rs.  18.50  per  kg  to  the  participating states/UTs towards distribution of sugar under Public Distribution System (PDS) to the  targeted  population  covering  BPL  population  and  all  the  population  of  North Eastern  States  /Special  Category  States/Hilly  states  and  Island  Territories.  The National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 is now being universally implemented in the entire country. There is no identified category of BPL under the NFSA, 2013. However,  the  Antyodaya  Anna  Yojana  (AAY)  beneficiaries  are  clearly  identified. The  Government  has  reviewed  the  sugar  subsidy  scheme  and  has  decided  to continue  it  only  for  AAY  families.  The  Central  Government  will  continue  to reimburse a fixed subsidy of Rs. 18.50 per kg @ 1 kg per month per AAY family to participating  States/  UTs.  The  States/UTs  are  also  allowed  either  to  absorb  the additional cost on account of handling, transportation and dealer's commission or pass it on to the consumer by adding it to the Retail Issue Price (RIP) of Rs. 13.50 per kg under the Public Distribution System (PDS). Due to the coverage of only the AAY families, the expenditure towards sugar subsidy which has been around Rs. 4500 crores during last three Financial Years is likely to be reduced.
- (d): The  issue  of  continuance  of  the  sugar  subsidy  scheme  has  been considered  by  the  Central  Government  and  it  has  been  decided  to  continue  the sugar subsidy scheme with restrictive coverage to AAY families.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 349 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Generic Medicines at JAKs
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, DHARMENDRA YADAV, Shrirang Appa Barne, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 349 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY, 2017

## Generic Medicines at JAKs

## 349. DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE:

SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:

SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT:

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

- a whether   the   Government   is   vigorously   pursuing   the   objective   of   making affordable and quality medicines accessible to all citizens of the country;
- b if so, whether the Government is aware that most of the medicines mentioned under the Jan Aushadhi Scheme are not available in the Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) in the country;
- c if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- d whether in-principal decision to open Jan Aushadhi Kendras at railway stations has been taken to increase accessibility to affordable, quality generic drugs for the common man and if so, the details thereof along with the time by which this facility is likely to be made available; and
- e the manner in which the Government will ensure the availability of all the listed generic drugs at the Jan Aushadhi Kendras in the country?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS; MINISTRY OF SHIPPING AND MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- a Yes Madam. In order to make available quality generic medicines at affordable prices to all,  a countrywide campaign in the name of 'Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana' (PMBJP) has been started.
- b & (c) The Product basket of PMBJP contains  more than 600 medicines and 154 surgicals and consumables at affordable prices in all therapeutic categories. As on 13.07.2017, 590 medicines and 131 surgicals and consumables are available in the Central Ware House (CWH) of the implementing agency.
- d Yes Madam. The possibility of opening of PMBJP Kendras at various Railway Stations in the country is being explored.
- e Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) has empanelled more than 125 private manufacturers   and   suppliers   across   the   country   for   procuring   the   medicines, surgicals and consumables for supplying to PMBJP Kendras and all efforts are being made to ensure full and timely supplies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 340 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Prices of Pulses
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT, SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, DHARMENDRA YADAV, Shrirang Appa Barne, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL

## Government of India Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 340

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2017

## PRICES OF PULSES

340.

SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT: DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE:

SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL: SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE: SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

## Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether retail prices of most pulses specially arhar (tur) dal reached the Rs. 200 per kg. mark in most parts of the country due to supply crunch and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Government had tenders for import of 5000 tonnes of arhar dal to boost domestic supply and if so, the details thereof and the countries from where these pulses were/are to be imported along with the quantum thereof, country-wise;
- (c) the details of the total quantum of arhar dal imported as a result thereof along with the details of the companies which have imported the arhar dal and the quantum thereof, company-wise;
- (d) the rates at which these pulses were imported; and
- (e) whether the Union Government proposes to sell imported tur dal in the open market to control the price and if so, the details thereof and the total quantum of imported arhar dal sold in the open market?

## ANSWER

miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k jkT; ea=h ¼Jh lh- vkj- pkS/kjh½

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

(a) to (e) :  During the year 2015-16, retail prices of pulses specially Tur dal  were generally high  on  account  of  lower  production  due  to  adverse  weather  condition.  The  retail  price  of Rs.200/-  per  kg  was  recorded  only  at  few  places  for  small  duration.  In  view  of  the  lower production and increase  in prices, Government had directed MMTC to import 5,000 MT of Tur. In pursuance of the order, MMTC imported 4927 MT at the rate of Rs. 79,232/- per MT (landed cost) from Malawi/Mozambique. Based on the requests received, the imported Tur was released  to  States  and  Central  Agencies  at  a  subsidized  rate  of  Rs.  69/-  per  kg  for  direct retailing to consumers. Of the 4927 MT of imported, 4422 MT was released to States/Central Agencies and remaining balance of 505 MT for which no request was received from States was auctioned in the open market.  However, due to bumper production of pulses during 201617 as well as various measure taken by Government, prices of all major pulses have declined significantly during the current year.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 337 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Rajasthan Electronics Instruments Limited
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: R.P. MARUTHARAJAA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.337 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2017

## Rajasthan Electronics Instruments Limited

## 337. SHRI R.P. MARUTHARAJAA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has given approval to the Rajasthan Electronic Instruments Limited (REIL) low cost solution-Electronic Milk Adulteration Tester in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  company  has  any  extended  business  across  the  borders  through  business acquisition and if so, the details of the acquisition; and
- (c) the locations in which REIL has been set up in the country, State-wise particularly Rajasthan?

## ANSWER

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

- (a):  Electronics  Milk  Adulteration  Tester  (EMAT)  manufactured  by  REIL  is  approved  by  the Government  laboratories  accredited  for  the  purpose  by  Government  of  India.    The  validation certificates of EMAT are from National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Ministry of Agriculture and  Farmers  Welfare  and  STQC,  Electronics  Test  &  Development  Centre,  Bangalore  under Ministry of Information Technology.
- (b): The Company has extended business across the borders through exports of Electronic Milk Testing Equipments and Solar Photovoltaic Systems to countries such as Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, England, Norway, Egypt and Kenya during last 05 years.
- (c): REIL has its manufacturing unit and Head Quarter at Jaipur, Rajasthan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 334 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Allocation under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: George Baker, Richard Hay, PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 334 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  JULY, 2017

## ALLOCATION UNDER RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIKAS YOJANA

334.   SHRI GEORGE BAKER: PROF. RICHARD HAY: SHRI PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA:

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

- (a) the  details  of  the  salient  features  of  the  Rashtriya  Krishi  Vikas  Yojana  along  with  its present status;
- (b) the details of the funds sanctioned, allocated and utilised under the above said yojana during  the  last  three  years  and  the  current  year,  State/UT-wise  along  with  the  details  of  the target fixed and achievements made under this yojana so far;
- (c) whether the Government is satisfied with the achievements made under this yojana, if not, the reasons therefor and the action taken by the Government in this regard;
- (d) whether  the  Government  is  planning/proposing  to  use  satellite  and  remote  sensing technologies in agriculture sector across the country; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor and time by which it is likely to be used?

## 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) to (c): Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) launched during 2007-08, aims to achieve and sustain desired  annual  growth  by  ensuring  holistic  development  in  agriculture  and  allied sectors.  The  scheme  is  being  implemented  in  all  States  and  Union  Territories.  No  physical target for the scheme is fixed by the Government of India under the scheme as the States and Union Territories have the flexibility to devise and implement projects under the scheme as per their  needs,  priorities  and  available  resources.  The  State/Union  Territory-wise  allocation, release of funds and utilization reported under the scheme during the last three years and the current year is given at annexure.

(d) & (e): National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has been engaged for a period of five years from 01.04.2017 for development of web based geo portal on Bhuvan Platform of ISRO and has been providing technical support for geo-tagging of all infrastructure assets created under this scheme from 2007-08 in ISRO-Bhuvan web portal for RKVY to enable online visualization of Assets created under the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 333 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Ground Water Pollution
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: TARIQ ANWAR

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.333 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2017

## Ground Water Pollution

## 333. SHRI TARIQ ANWAR:

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

- (a) whether indiscriminate use of chemicals and fertilizers during the last three years is a major cause of rapidly increasing ground water pollution in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to check the pollution of the ground water during the last three years?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. HARSH VARDHAN)

- (a)& (b) No such study has been carried out by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)  and  Central  Ground  Water  Board  (CGWB)  to  assess  the  impact  of indiscriminate use of chemicals and fertilizers in contamination of ground water. However, the CPCB is monitoring the water quality of both surface and ground water  under  National  Water  Monitoring  Programme  (NWMP)  throughout  the country. The water quality is assessed for various physico-chemical characteristics and bacteriological, heavy metals, pesticide, Arsenic and Fluoride concentrations.
- (c ) The  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  check  the  pollution  of  the  ground  water include  formulation  and  notification  of  standards  for  effluents  from  industries, operations  or  processes;  enforcing  of  these  standards  by  State  Pollution  Control Boards (SPCB)/ Pollution Control Committees (PCC) through consent mechanism and regular monitoring; setting up of monitoring network for assessment of water quality; installation of Online Effluent Monitoring System to check the discharge of  effluent  directly  into  water  bodies;  preparation  of  action  plan  for  sewage management  and  restoration  of  water  quality  in  aquatic  resources  by  State Governments;  initiating in-situ bioremediation for treatment of flowing  sewage/ effluent;  promotion  of  cleaner  production  processes;  installation  of  Common Effluent  Treatment Plants for cluster of Small Scale Industrial units; issuance of directions  for  implementation  of  Zero  Liquid  Discharge;  formulation  of  stricter regulations/ rules; issuance of directions under Section 5 of Environment (Protection)  Act,  1986  and  under  Section  18(1)(b)  of  Water  (Prevention  and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974,etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 331 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Impact of Climate Change
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: P. KARUNAKARAN

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 331

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2017

## Impact of Climate Change

## 331. SHRI P. KARUNAKARAN:

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

(a) whether the Government has conducted any study to assess the adverse impact of climate change on the lives and livelihood of people staying in tribal areas; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has taken mitigation measures to cope with the adverse impact of climate change particularly in the said areas; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. HARSH VARDHAN)

(a) and (b):   The Climate Change is a global phenomenon and will impact all sections of the society.  A  report  titled  'Climate  Change  and  India:  A  4X4  Assessment  -  A  Sectoral  and Regional  Analysis  for  2030s'  of  this  Ministry  provides  assessment  of  impacts  of  climate change in 2030 on four key sectors of Indian economy, namely, agriculture, water, forests and human health in four climate sensitive regions of India, namely, the Himalayan region, the Western Ghats, the Coastal region and the North-Eastern Region. Some of these areas are inhabited by tribal communities.

(c) and (d):  Recognizing the challenge of Climate Change, the Government is implementing National  Action  Plan  on  Climate  Change  (NAPCC)  which  has  eight  missions  in  specific areas of solar energy, energy efficiency, water, agriculture, Himalayan eco-system, sustainable habitat, green India and strategic knowledge on climate change.  Three of these Missions namely the Missions on solar energy, enhanced energy efficiency and sustainable habitats focus on mitigation, while the rest are focused on adaptation. Thirty  two States/Union  Territories  have  prepared  State  Action  Plan  on  Climate  Change  (SAPCC) consistent with objectives of NAPCC and taking in to account State's specific issues relating to climate change. The SAPCCs prepared by States/ UTs inter-alia indicate sector specific and  cross  sectoral  priority  action  and  focus  on  adaptation  of  vulnerable  areas  in  their respective jurisdictions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 330 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Death due to Natural Calamity
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RATTAN LAL KATARIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 330.

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18 TH  JULY, 2017/ ASHADHA 27, 1939 (SAKA)

DEATH DUE TO NATURAL CALAMITY

330. SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  total  number  of  deaths  occurred  in  the  country  as  a  result  of extreme weather conditions during the last three years, Statewise;
- (b)  whether  the  Department  of  Meteorology  has  released  any  report regarding the persons dying from heat wave, floods, cold wave, lightning and storm in the country;
- (c) if so, the details of the said report;
- (d)  whether the Department of Meteorology also makes estimation of the excessive damage likely to be caused as a result of the extreme weather conditions; and

(e) if so, the extent of excessive damage caused due to extreme weather conditions during the last three years, State-wise?

ANSWER

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

(a) to  (e):      The  information  is  being  collected  and  will  be  laid  on  the Table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 328 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-18
Subject: Tax on Fertilizers
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: LALLU SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  328+

TO BE ANSWERED ON

:18.7.2017

## TAX ON FERTILIZERS

## 328+.  SHRI  LALLU SINGH:

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

- (a) whether there is any proposal to charge 28% tax on the fertilizers under the new GST regime in the country;
- (b) if so, the facts in this regard;
- (c) whether the fertilizer manufacturers have given any indication regarding rise in the prices of fertilizers due to increase in the taxes; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof and the percentage rise in the prices of fertilizers under the new taxation system?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) & (b):  No, Madam. The GST Council on 30 th June, 2017 decided to reduce the GST rate of fertilizers from 12% to 5%.
- (c)  &  (d):    After  the  implementation  of  GST  w.e.f.  01 st July,  2017,  the  all  India weighted average MRP of urea will decrease by 71 paise per urea bag. In respect of P&K fertilizers also, the prices post GST is expected to reduce in majority of the states.

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