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Lok Sabha Question No. 1130 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Scribbed Currency
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT, PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE, SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, DHARMENDRA YADAV, Shrirang Appa Barne

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## Scribbed Currency

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1130 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST JULY, 2017/30 TH ASHADHA SAKA, 1939

1130. SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT: DR. PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE: DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE: SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL: SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV: SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE

## QUESTION

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons behind this move;
- (a) whether the Government has issued directions to all the nationalized banks not to accept scribbled currency from their customers;
- c) whether the Government has issued any remedies for the general public in this regard
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (d) if not, whether the Government is aware that nationalized banks are not accepting the scribbled currency from the customers by saying orders from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) including Corporation Bank although scribbled currency is being disbursed through bank ATMs;
- (f) the action taken by the Government to solve the problem of general public and against the banks and progress made so far in this regard?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL )

(a) to (f) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has not advised banks not to accept scribbled currency from their customers. RBI had issued press releases dated December 31, 2013 and December 14, 2015, clarifying that bank notes with writing/scribbling on them continue to be legal tender.

Further for the awareness of public:

Bank notes with writing on them are treated as soiled notes and can be deposited in bank accounts or exchanged at any bank branch, in accordance to Reserve Bank of India (Note Refund Rules), 2009.

- i. RBI has advised all the banks braches to display at their branch premises at prominent place,  a  board  indicating  the  availability  of  notes  exchange  facility  for  information  of general public.
- iii. RBI  periodically  issues  Press  Releases  appealing  to  the  members  of  public  not  to inscribe anything on banknotes as it damages the notes and poses difficulty in identifying the features of genuine banknotes.
- ii. RBI from time to time issue instructions to banks to organize exchange melas to mop up soiled and mutilated banknotes from circulation.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 1129 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Indo-Russia Defence Agreement
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE, PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE, SUNIL KUMAR SINGH, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1129

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST  JULY, 2017

## INDO-RUSSIA DEFENCE AGREEMENT

1129.  DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE: DR. PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE: SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH: SHRI VINAYAK  BHAURAO  RAUT:

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

- (a) whether India has participated in the 'Techno Prom-2017' Conference in Russia;
- (b) if so, the details thereof  and the benefits accrued therefrom;
- (c) whether  any  agreement  has  been  signed  between  Government  has  been  signed between Government of India and Russia in the field of defence cooperation during the recent visit of Defence Minister to Russia;
- (d) if so, the details and the salient features thereof; and
- (e) the extent to which it will increase the defence preparedness of the country?

## 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) & (b): Raksha Mantri  addressed Techno Prom-2017 Conference  held in  Russia  on  21 st June  2017.    In  his  address,  Raksha  Mantri  highlighted opportunities for high technology cooperation between Russian and Indian companies.  The inaugural meeting of the India-Russia Joint Science and Technology Committee was also held.
- (c) No  agreement  was  signed  during  this  visit  of  Raksha  Mantri  to Russia.

(d) & (e): Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1126 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Crash of IAF Aircraft
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: OM BIRLA, PINAKI MISRA, PARASURAMAN K., CHANDU LAL SAHU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1126

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST  JULY, 2017

## CRASH OF IAF AIRCRAFT

1126.  SHRI OM BIRLA: SHRI PINAKI MISRA: SHRI  K. PARASURAMAN: SHRI CHANDU LAL SAHU:

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

- (a) the total number of fighter aircraft including Sukhoi-30 and Indian Air Force trainee aircraft crashed during the last five years and the current year along with the reasons for their crashes;
- (b) whether enquiries have been conducted in case of such crashes and if so, the details thereof along with the outcome thereto;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  review  the  training  method  of  pilots  in  order  to minimize crashes of fighter aircraft and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the other steps taken by the Government to prevent crashes of such aircraft?

## 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) During  the  last  five  financial  years  (2012-13    to    2016-17)  and  current  year (upto 18.07.2017) 29 fighter aircraft including 5 Sukhoi-30 and 3 trainer aircraft have crashed.    Technical  Defects  and  Human  Error  were  the  main  causes  of  the accidents.
- (b) Every aircraft accident in the IAF is investigated by a Court of Inquiry (CoI) to ascertain the cause of accident and the recommendations of the completed Courts of Inquiry are implemented.
- (c) Training of pilots in the IAF is regularly reviewed to stay abreast of the latest teaching  techniques  utilising  state  of  the  art  training  aids.    This  is  a  continuous process.
- (d) Various  preventive  measures  are  being  taken,  including  invigoration  of Aviation Safety Organisation, streamlining of accident / incident reporting procedure,  analytical  studies  and  quality  audits  of  the  aircraft  fleets  to  identify vulnerable areas to avoid aircraft accidents.  Accident prevention programmes have been given an added thrust to identify risk prone / hazardous areas specific to the aircraft fleets and operational environment, to ensure safe practices / procedures.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 1125 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Change of Old Rs. 500 and 1000 Notes
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: KAUSHAL KISHORE, SAUGATA ROY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1125 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST JULY, 2017/30 TH ASHADHA SAKA, 1939

## Change of Old Rs. 500 and 1000 Notes

1125. SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE: PROF. SAUGATA ROY

## QUESTION

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Apex court has asked to give one more chance to change the old Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes to the people who have genuine reasons;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the Government  proposes  to  give  one  more  chance  to  deposit  or change the old notes;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the mechanism devised by the Government to enable the above category of people to exchange their old notes?

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

- (a) to (b) No such direction has been received from the Hon'ble Supreme Court.
- (c) to (e) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1122 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Progesterone only Pills
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SUBHASH PATEL, DHARAM VIRA GANDHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1122 ST

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 JULY, 2017

## PROGESTERONE ONLY PI LLS

## 1122. SHRI SUBHASH PATEL: SHRI DHARAM VIRA:

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

- (a) whether the roll out of Progesterone only Pills (PoP) introduced by the Government have been scheduled in the current year 2017;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the status of procurement of Progesterone only Pills as per the Government's plan; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL )

- (a) to (c): The Progesterone only Pills (POP) has been started by the Government on pil basis  only  in  one  district  each  of  six  state  viz;  Assam,  Chhattisgarh,  Maharashtra, Telangana and Bihar.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1119 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Airspace Violation by Helicopters from China
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR S.R., RAM KUMAR SHARMA KUSHWAHA, G. HARI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1119

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST  JULY, 2017

## AIRSPACE VIOLATION BY HELICOPTERS FROM CHINA

1119.  SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR: SHRI RAM KUMAR SHARMA: SHRI  G. HARI:

j{kk ea=h

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of incidence of recent airspace violation in Uttarakhand by Chinese helicopters and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has taken up the matter with Chinese Government in this regard; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the outcome thereto?

## 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) to (c): There is no commonly delineated Line of Actual Control (LAC) in  the  border  areas  between  India  and  China.    There  are  areas  along  the LAC including Uttarakhand where both sides have differing perception of LAC. Government regularly takes up any transgression / air space violation along  the  LAC  with  the  Chinese  side  through  established  mechanisms such  as  border  personnel  meetings,  flag  meetings,  meetings  of  Working Mechanism  for  Consultation  and  Coordination  on  India-China  Border Affairs and diplomatic channels.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1118 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Welfare of Destitute Women
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: B. SREERAMULU, ANJU BALA

## 1118.िी बी. िीरामुलु:

िीमती अांजू बाला:

क् या महिला  र बाल ववकास मंत्रय यि बतान  कक क ा  ा करगे   हक

- (क) क् या  सरकार  न   ि म  मगे   र ब , ववधवा   र  िनरािित  महिलाओं  क     कल् याण क  क     िलए  उ िगे िमक्षा  र रोज ार क    अवसर प्रिान करन  क    िलए कोई काययक्रम तैयार हकया िै या करन  का ववचार िै  र यहि िां , तो तत् संबंधय यौरा क् या िै ;
- ( )   उन क गे द्र  का रा् य/ससं  रा् य क्ष त्र-वार यौरा क् या िै जिां य  काययक्रम चलाए जा रि  िैं;
- (ख) त तयन वर्षों मगे प्रत् य क वर्षय  र चालव वर्षय क    िौरान उक् त काययक्रम  क    अंत यत रा् य/ससं रा् य क्ष त्र-वार हकतनय धनरािम आबंहित/सजार   र उ यो  कक  ई िै;
- ( )   उक् त अविध क    िौरान रा् य/ससं  रा् य क्ष त्र-वार हकतनय महिलाओं को इन काययक्रम  स  लाभ िमला िै;
- (ड.) उक् त अविध क    िौरान इन काययक्रम  क    कायाय वयन कक धयमय  ित क    क् या कारण क िैं;  र (च)   सरकार द्वारा काययक्रम  क    प्रभावय कायाय वयन क    िलए क् या सुधारात्  मक उ ाय हकए  ए िैं?

उत्तर

ियमतय क ा ष् ण का राज

महिला एवं बाल ववकास मंत्रालय मगे रा् य मंत्रय

- (क)   जय नि ं । तथाव , महिला एवं बाल ववकास मंत्रालय स्वाधार  ाि स् ककम हक्रयान्वत कर रिा िै न्जसका लक्ष्य िुष्कर  ररन्स्थितय  कक ऐसय  यहडत महिलाएं िैं न्ज िगे   ुनवायस ि तु संस्था त सिायता कक आवश्  यकता िै ताहक व  सम् मान ववयक न्जंि य जय सक गे । स्ककम मगे िुष्कर  ररन्स्थितय  कक  यहडत महिलाओं  क     िलए  आिय , भोजन , क डा   र  स ित  कक  ि खभाल  क     साथ-साथ  आिथयक   र सामान्जक सुरक्षा  ररकन्ल् त िै। स्वाधार  ाि योजना क    तित राष्ट्रयय व्यावसाियक प्रिमक्षण क  ररर्षि (एनसयवयि )  क     अनुमोहित  प्लान  क     तित  व्यावसाियक  प्रिमक्षण क  मुल्क  कक  प्रित वितय  क     रू   मगे हक्रयावयन एजगेिसय  को मंत्रालय ववत्तयय सिायता प्रिान करता िै।

(ख) स  (च)   उ रोक्त (क) क    उत्तर को ि खत िु ए कोई जवाब अ  न्क्षत नि ं िै।

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## भारत सरकार महिला एवं बाल ववकास मंत्रालय

## अताराांककत प्रश् न सांख् या 1118 हिनांक 21 जुलाई, 2017 को उत् तर क    िलए

## लोक सभा

## ननरानित मकिलाओां का कल्  याण
Lok Sabha Question No. 1117 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Application of Plastic in Food Products Packaging
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SHER SINGH GHUBAYA, RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY, CHINTAMANI MALVIYA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1117 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST JULY, 2017

## APPLICATION OF PLAST IC IN FOOD PRODUCTS PACKAGING

## 1117. SHRI SHER SINGH GHUBAYA: DR. RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY: PROF. CHINTAMANI MALVIYA:

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

- (a) whether the application of plastic in food products packaging is burgeoning/ increasing which is harmful for health and ifso, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has conducted any study in this regard; and
- (c) if so, the steps being taken by the Government to curb the use of plastic in food packaging?

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

- (a): Food is packed in containers made from paper, cardboard, plastics, metals, glass o combination. Out of these packaging materials, more than 50% share is of plastics. Plasti of the most commonly used packaging materials for food products worldwide.  If manufactured as per laid down standards and used properly for intended purpose, plastic packaging mat do not pose any harm to the health of the consumers. In fact, they help in keeping t od product safe by avoiding any contamination to the food and also increase the shelf lif product. They are also tamper proof and reduce chances of adulteration. They are also co resistant and chemically inert.
- (b)& (c): To  check  the  prese nt  state  of  affairs  with  respect  the  different  packagi materials, a study on the chemical contamination of food through packaging material has entrusted to the Indian institute of Packaging (IIP) and the  National Test House  (NTH). been  giv en  the  responsibility  to  undertake  the  study  on  the  chemical  contamination  f packaging material used for packaged food items; focussing majorly on plastics, paper and materials.    NTH  has  been  given  the  responsibility  to  undertake  the  study  on  chem ical contamination from loose packaging material, including paper cups, plates, plastic cups bags and allied material.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1115 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Defence Preparedness of Army
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1115

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST  JULY, 2017

## DEFENCE PREPAREDNESS OF ARMY

1115.  SHRI RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO:

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

- (a) the  defence  preparedness  of  Indian  Army  in  the  event  of  war  with  China  and Pakistan as situations at both the borders are volatile in recent times;
- (b) the last time a review was undertaken in this regard;
- (c) whether his Ministry has spent the allocated funds in the last three years; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## 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) & (b): Government is fully seized of the security needs of the country and    regularly  reviews  the  threat  perception  to  secure  our  borders  and protect national interest.  Appropriate measures are taken from time to time to maintain/upgrade the country's defence preparedness along the borders to  safeguard  the  sovereignty,  territorial  integrity  and  security  of  India. Military capacity enhancement and modernization of armed forces including armament and ammunition is a dynamic and continuous process and is done in consonance with our threat perception.
- (c)  &  (d):    The  details  of  allocation  and  expenditure  under  revenue  and capital budget for the last three Financial years are as under:

## (Rs. in crores)

|         | Revenue   | Revenue            | Capital   | Capital            |
|---------|-----------|--------------------|-----------|--------------------|
|         | BE        | Actual Expenditure | BE        | Actual Expenditure |
| 2014-15 | 90824.35  | 95002.16           | 26528.60  | 18578.80           |
| 2015-16 | 102299.52 | 101691.98          | 27337.42  | 20690.55           |
| 2016-17 | 111576.39 | 115701.22          | 26934.66  | 28222.81           |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1113 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Study on Orphaned Children
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1113

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2017

## STUDY ON ORPHANED CHILDREN

## 1113:  DR. SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV

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

- (a) whether it has been observed that mostly those children are seen involved in naxal and violent anti-social  activities  who  are  suffering  from  psychological  pain  in  absence  of  society  and family and are away from mainstream of society and consider social order responsible for their sufferings  including  other  reasons  like  living  in  various  orphanages  of  the  country  and  seek justice for themselves by involving themselves in and conducting violent activities;
- (b) if so, whether any comprehensive study has been conducted by the Government in this regard;
- (c) if so, the details and the outcome thereof;
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the measures taken by the Government to bring such neglected children in the mainstream of society/ family?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d): No such data is maintained in the Ministry.
- (e): However, the  Ministry  of  Women  and  Child  Development  is  providing  financial  assistance, under the Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS), to State Government/UT Administrations for setting up and maintenance of Homes and Specialised Adoption Agencies (SAAs) set up under the JJ Act, either by themselves or through voluntary organisations, for rehabilitation  and  re-integration  of  children  in  need  of  care  and  protection,  which  includes children rendered orphans in terrorist or naxal attacks. A meeting to review the implementation of various schemes, including ICPS, of this Ministry was also held on 30.6.2017 with various States in 35 worst Left Wing Extremist (LWE) affected districts for effective implementation of ICPS.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1111 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Scorpene-Class Submarine
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1111

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST  JULY, 2017

## SCORPENE-CLASS SUBMARINE

1111.  SHRI C. MAHENDRAN:

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

- (a) whether the second Scorpene-class submarine is ready for surface sea trials;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether this will offer extra power to the Navy; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the details of construction and money spent in this regard?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

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(a) to (d): Six submarines are under construction under Project 75 at the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, Mumbai.  The first submarine is scheduled to  be  delivered in  August, 2017.  The second submarine was launched in January  2017  and  is  scheduled  for  delivery  in  December,  2017.    The induction of the Kalvari class submarines will enhance the capabilities of the Indian Navy to meet envisaged threats and missions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1110 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Development Finance Body for Women Self Help Groups
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: JYOTI DHURVE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1110

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2017

## DEVELOPMENT FINANCE BODY FOR WOMEN SELF HELP GROUPS

1110. SHRIMATI JYOTI DHURVE:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up a Development Finance Body for the benefit of women self-help groups;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Ministry of Finance has agreed on the proposal and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c): No Madam. There is no such proposal by the Government to set up a Development Finance Body for the benefit of women self-help groups.

However,  Rashtriya  Mahila  Kosh  (RMK)  is  an  autonomous  organization  under  the Ministry  of  Women  &  Child  Development  (MWCD)  set  up  during  1993  as  a  society registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 and an apex micro-finance organization to  provide  micro-credit  at  concessional  rate  of  interest  to  women  Self  Help Groups  or  individual  women  (the  ultimate  beneficiaries)  through  Intermediary  Microfinancing  Organizations  (IMOs)  /Non-Governmental  Organisations  (NGOs)/  Voluntary Organisations (VOs) for various livelihood support and income generating activities.

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