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Lok Sabha Question No. 3706 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Rural Health Services
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3706 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 TH MARCH, 2017

## RURAL HEALTH SERVICE S

## 3706. SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:

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

(a) the details of the measures taken by the Government last year to rectify the pitiable condition of rural health services ;

- (b) whether the Government has formulated any scheme to a ppoint rural healthcare providers; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be launched?

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

(a): Public Health being a State subject, the primary responsibility of improving health their State/UT, including in rural areas, is that of respective State/ UT government. National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) was launched in 2005 to supplemen t the fforts of the State/UT  governments  to  provide  accessible,  affordable  and  quality  healthcare  to population throughout the country.Detailed framework for NRHM is at URL http://nhm.gov.in/nhm/nrhm/nrhm - framework- for - implementation.html .  NRHM  has  now  been subsumed under the National Health Mission (NHM) as its Sub - Mission, along with National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) as the other Sub -Mission.

Under  NHM  support  is  b eing  provided  to  States/  UTs  for  strengthening  of  their healthcare  systems  based  on  the  proposals  submitted  by  them  in  their  Programme  f Implementation  Plans  (PIPs).  The  support  to  States  is  provided  for  Reproductive,  Mate Neonatal, Child & Adolesce nt Health including support for Universal Immunization Programme -Routine  Immunization  &  Pulse  Polio  Immunization,  Health  Systems  strengthening including support  for  ASHAs,  Human  Resources  including  AYUSH,  Infrastructure,  Mobile  Medical Units, Ambulances, Drugs, Diagnostics and Equipment, Quality Assurance & Kayakalp, IEC etc. , to provide primary care services to urban population particularly the urban poor and vu population, Control of Communicable Diseases including TB, Leprosy, Vector Borne Dis ease and  disease  surveillance,    Control  of  Non  Communicable  Diseases  including Prevention  & Control  of  Cancer,  Diabetes,  Cardiovascular  Diseases  &  Stroke  ,  Control  of  Blindne provision of services for Mental Health, Health Care of Elderly , Tobacco Co ntrol and support for salaries of regular Auxiliary Nurse Midwife and Lady Health Visitors etc.

(b) & (c):      Public health being a State subject, appointment of healthcare providers f the jurisdiction of respective State governments. Governm ent of India has not formulated any separate scheme to appoint rural healthcare providers. However, under NHM support is alrea being provided to States/UTs, inter alia, for recruitment of health human resource, includ rural areas, on contractual b asis, based on their proposals.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3705 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Killing of Fishermen in Deep Seas
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: K. KAMARAAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3705

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24 TH  MARCH, 2017

## KILLING OF FISHERMEN IN DEEP SEAS

3705.  DR. K. KAMARAJ:

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

- (a) whether there have been reports of some Indian fishermen killed by the Sri Lankan Navy off the Tamil Nadu coast;
- (b) if so, the details of such incidents reported during the last three years and the current year; and
- (c) the welfare and safety measures being taken by the Government for the fishermen in the water between India and Sri Lanka?

## 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): There  has  been    no  report    about    killing  of  any  Indian  fishermen  by Sri Lankan Navy during last three years.  However, there are reports about an incident of firing in Palk Bay at around 2230 hrs on 06.03.2017, in which a fishing vessel from Tamil Nadu was fired upon allegedly by the Sri Lankan Navy, leading to the death of an Indian fisherman.  The Government of Sri Lanka has denied the  involvement of their Navy in the firing incident.  In a media statement, the Sri Lanka Navy has pointed out that their patrol boats are not authorized to open fire at any point on Indian fishermen transgressing into the Sri Lankan waters.

- (c) Government attaches highest importance to the safety, security and welfare of Indian fishermen.  Indian Coast Guard provides assistance to Indian fishermen at sea while  they  are  in  distress  through  regular  patrolling.    It  also  conducts  Community Interaction  Programmes  to  educate  fishermen  among  other  issues,  on  the  perils  of cross border fishing. For better accessibility, the Coast Guard has provided a toll free telephone number 1554 for search and rescue assistance to fishermen at sea.

Under  operation  `Tasha',  Indian  Navy  and  Coast  Guard  ships  are  deployed continuously (24 x 7) in Palk Bay area to prevent  illegal activities and also to protect the Indian fishermen, while they are fishing in Indian waters. Indian Coast Guard have also  distributed  a  total  of  1,853  Distress  Alert  Transmitters  (DATs)  free  of  cost  to fishermen  in  the  coastal  states  of  India  which  provide  the  location  of  a  distressed fisherman to the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, Chennai.

Whenever  any  such  incidents  of  attack  and  consequent  detention  of  our fishermen by the Sri Lankan authorities are reported, Government through diplomatic channels, immediately takes up the matter with the Government of Sri Lanka to ensure that  the  Sri  Lankan  authorities  act  with  restraint  and  our  fishermen  are  treated  in a humane and pragmatic manner and are released expeditiously.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3703 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Gyan Sangam
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: V. PANNEER SELVAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

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LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3703

TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 24, 2017/CHAITRA 03, 1939 (SAKA)

## GYAN SANGAM

3703.  SHRI V. PANNEERSELVAM:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a Gyan Sangam, a joint discussion between the heads of banks, RBI and the Government was held recently;
- (b) if  so, the details and the outcome thereof indicating the issues discussed and suggestions made therein;
- (c) whether the Government is considering the idea of consolidation and giving stock options to the employees of the bank; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the banks thereto?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) to (d):  Last Gyan Sangam was held on 4 th  and 5 th  March, 2016.  The issue of Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) was recommended during Gyan Sangam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3702 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Safe Disposal of Non-Biodegradable Waste
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3702 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 TH MARCH, 2017

## SAFE DISPOSAL OF NON - BIODEGRADABLE WASTE

## 3702. SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

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

- (a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  plastic  generated  from  insulin  syringes  and  pen  needle disposed off safely and pose health risks;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the correcti ve measures taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether apart from environmental contamination, unsafe disposal also has a adverse i on  healthcare  workers  and  as  per  the  FIT  recommendations,  biomedical  diabetes  care - related wastes need to re cycled and not reused; and
- (d) if so, the steps taken to address safe and environment friendly disposal of insulin non- biodegradable wastes?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ( SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL )

- (a) &(b): The used insulin syringes including pen needles ha ve to be treated as per the provisions contained in the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016.  Such waste handed  over  by  hospitals  to  Common  Biomedical  Waste  Treatment  Facilities  fo treatmen t and recycling.
- (c) : Yes. As per recommendations of the Forum for Injection Technique (FIT) Indi reuse of needles increases the risk of contamination and infection.
- (d) : Bio- Medical waste generated in household during healthcare activities is t segregated  as  per  Bio -Waste  Management  Rules  and  handed  over  in  separate  bags  or containers to municipal waste collectors. Urban Local bodies shall have tie up w Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment and disposal facility to pickup this waste fr the Material Recovery Facility or from the household directly, for final disposa manner  as  prescribed  in  the  schedule.  Regular  advertisements  and  public  notice issued by the concerned authorities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3701 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Integrated Laboratories/Centres
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: MOHANBHAI KALYANJIBHAI KUNDARIYA

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3701 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 TH MARCH, 2017

## INTEGRATED LABORATOR IES/CENTRES

## 3701. SHRI KUNDARIYA MOHAN BHAI KALYANJI BHAI:

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

(a) whether the Government proposes to upgrade integrated lab/centres on generic diseases in different States including Gujarat;

- (b) i f so, the details thereof including the places earmarked/proposed for setting up su Laboratories/centres;
- (c) the characteristic and features of the such proposed centres; and
- (d) the fund allocated for the same?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ( SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL )

(a)to (d): No disease has been classified as generic disease as such. However, as part of strengthening  of  laboratory  network,  Government  of  India  has  approved a  proposal  for 'Establishment of 30 branches (including 8 existing branches) of NCDC in all States and one UT of  India'  on  24.04.2015  for  a  total  outlay  of  Rs.367.60  crore  to be  implemented  in  phased manner  as  per  availability  of  land  and  funds. One  of  these  branches  will  be  established  in Gujarat.  All State Governments through Director of Health Services of each State have requested to provide approximate 2 - 3 acres of la nd free of cost for setting up of NCDC branch. Allocatio n of land/ suitable building to establish NCDC branch is awaited from Government of Gujarat.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3700 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Import of Weapons
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: MAUSAM NOOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3700

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24 TH  MARCH, 2017

## IMPORT OF WEAPONS

3700.  SHRIMATI MAUSAM NOOR:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of increase in import of weapons by some of our neighbouring countries and, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the Government has reviewed or proposes to review the implications of such imports on national security and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps being taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to augment the defence preparedness to meet the challenges in this regard?

## 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): Government keeps a close  watch on  all  developments  having a  bearing  on  our  national  security  and  take  necessary  measures  to safeguard  it.    Further,  appropriate  steps  are  taken  to  ensure  that  the security  concerns  are  adequately  addressed  through  various  measures including capability building and infrastructural development.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3699 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Expenditure on SFIO
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAMSINH PATALYABHAI RATHWA

## GOVERNMENT OF INIDA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3699 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 24TH MARCH, 2017

## EXPENDITURE ON SFIO

## QUESTION

3699. SHRI RAMSINH RATHWA:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS

कॉरपोरेट कार्य मंत्री

be pleased to state the details of annual expenditure on Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) during the last three years and the current year?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE

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

कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्रालर् में राज्  र्  मंत्री

(श्री अर्जयन राम मेघवाल)

The details of annual expenditure on SFIO for the last three years and the current year is as under:-

| Financial Year   |   Expenditure incurred (in crores) |
|------------------|------------------------------------|
| 2013-14          |                               9.25 |
| 2014-15          |                               9.84 |
| 2015-16          |                              10.18 |
| 2016-17          |                              13.59 |

| (Upto 20.03.2017)   |
|---------------------|

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3698 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Rehabilitation of Children in Conflict with Law
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: ABHISHEK SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3698 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.03.2017

## REHABILITATION OF CHILDREN IN CONFLICT WITH LAW

## 3698:    SHRI ABHISHEK SINGH:

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

- (a)       whether the Government has framed any guidelines for proper rehabilitation of children in conflict with law and if so, the details thereof;

- (b)       whether there are also separate guidelines for rehabilitation of female children in conflict with law and if so, the details thereof;

- (c)       whether the Government has formulated or proposes to formulate any national policy on the rehabilitation of children in conflict with law; and

- (d)        if so, the details and the salient features thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): No separate guidelines have been framed for proper rehabilitation of children in conflict with law, however Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and  the  Central  Model  Rules,  2016  framed  thereunder  contain  detailed  provision  for rehabilitation of such children.

- (c)       No, Madam.

- (d)      Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3697 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: One Time Settlement in Banks
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: P. KARUNAKARAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3697

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24th MARCH, 2017/ CHAITRA 03, 1939 (SAKA)

## ONE TIME SETTLEMENT IN BANKS

## 3697 SHRI P. KARUNAKARAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- if so, the details thereof; (6)
- (a) whether the Public Sector banks have adopted and implemented the policy of one time settlement of dues owed by the debtors;
- the criteria adopted in arriving at such settlement;
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the bank-wise complaints received by the Government in this regard; and
- (d) whether the Government has noticed that some banks do it in a selective manner;
- the details of action taken in such cases?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

(SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) to (c): RBI has deregulated the matters related to One Time Settlement (OTS)Compromise Settlements vide RBI circular dated July 28, 1995. RBI has provided framework under which banks frame their own for One Time Settlements (OTS)Compromise settlements. RBI has issued instructions which are available on its website which inter-alia specify () that every effort should be made to recover dues to the maximum extent   possible at minimum expense   (July 28,1995) , constitution of Settlement Advisory Committees (SAC) for compromise in Public Sector Banks for small sector (May 27,1999) , (iii) revised guidelines to cover all NPAs up to Rs.5 crore relating to all sectors excluding cases of wilful default; fraud and malfeasance and for NPAs above Rs.5 crore, bank boards to form policy guidelines covering computation   formula, realizable amount, cut-off date and  payment conditions and (iv) guidelines for compromise settlements in small and medium enterprises (SME) sector for amount up to Rs.10 crore (September 3, 2005).

Banks frame their policy in the above outlined guidance framework. Further, RBI, vide circular dated June 21 2010, has mandated that every authority Officer sanctioning One Time Settlements should append a certificate stating that it has been done in conformity with RBI guidelines.

(d) to" (f): Banks are free to engage in OTSICompromise Settlements with borrowers as per their extant  regulatory guidelines. Further, whenever any irregularities are found or observed on the part of bank officials, action is initiated by Banks as per their extant rules and commensurate punishment is awarded to delinquent employees based on the seriousness of wrongdoings as per Bank's disciplinary rules.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3696 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: NCLT and Companies Act, 2013
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: PRALHAD VENKATESH JOSHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3696 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 24th MARCH, 2017/ [CHAITRA 3, 1939 (SAKA)]

## NCLT AND COMPANIES ACT, 2013 QUESTION

3696. SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number  and  status  of  the  ongoing  restructuring  cases  with  the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT); and
- (b) the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 which are yet to be notified by the Government?

## ANSWER

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

कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्रालर् में राज्  र् मंत्रर ( श्रर अर्जयन राम मेघवाल )

(a): There are 1380 number of restructuring cases in NCLT at different stages of hearing.

(b): Sections 132, 234, 247, 465, clause 67(ix), proviso to clause 87 of section 2,  sub-sections  (8)  to  (10)  of  section  212  and  sub-sections  (11)  and  (12)  of section 230 of the Companies Act 2013 have not been notified.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3694 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Unnecessary Tests/Investigations
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3694 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 TH MARCH, 2017

## UNNECESSARY TESTS/IN VESTIGATIONS

## 3694. SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  note  of  reports  that  many  private  sector  hosp labs/diagnostic centres/ individual doctors are resorting to unnecessary tests/ investig d even  avoidable  major  surgical  procedures  in  order  to  fleece  innocent  patients,  especi health insured ones thereby playing with their health; and
- (b) if so, the mechanism available from fresh and steps being contemplated by the Govern includ ing punitive laws, in consultation with the State Governments and various stakehold prevent such malpractice and to punish such entities?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ( SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL )

- (a) : Incidents of prescribing unnecessary tests/investigations and avoidable surgerie some private hospitals/labs/diagnostic centres/individual doctors have come to the notice Government through media.
- ( b) : Since health is a State subject, i t is the responsibility of the respective State Governmen and/or regulatory councils such as State Medical Councils, etc. ,to take action to prevent and control  such  practices.  The  Central  Government  has  also  enacted  the  Clinical  Establish (Registrat ion and Regulation) Act, 2010. The enforcement of the Clinical Establishments Ac also within the remit of the State/UT Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3692 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Import Safeguard Duty
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: A.T. (NANA) PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3692

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 24 TH  MARCH, 2017 CHAITRA 03, 1939 (SAKA)

## IMPORT SAFEGUARD DUTY

## 3692.SHRI A. T. NANA PATIL:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Directorate  General of  Safeguards  has decided  not  to  impose  safeguard duty on unwrought aluminium products;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and
- (c)  the  other  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  protect  the  interests  of  domestic  aluminium producers?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) and (b): The Director General (Safeguards) has conducted investigations regarding existenceof 'serious injury or threat of serious injury' to the domestic industry as a result of imports of unwrought aluminium and has not recommended imposition of safeguard duty  on  such  products  in the final findings notification dated 13.12.2016, inter alia, on the following grounds,-

- (i) Market  share,  production,  domestic  sales  and  productivity  of  the  domestic  aluminium industry  had  improved and capacity utilization was  almost at 100% during  the  period of investigation;
- (ii) The landed price of imports  was higher than  the selling  prices  and cost of sales of  the domestic  industry  during  the  period  under  investigation  and  price  undercutting  was negative;
- (iii) Analysis of post period of investigation data showed that imports were decreasing whereas production and sales of domestic industry had increased;
- (iv) An  injury  to  the  domestic  industry  existed,  but  there  was  no  serious  injury  or  threat  of serious  injury  to  the  domestic  industry  during  the  period  of  investigation  and  hence  no protection under the safeguard law was required.

(c): To  protect  the  interest  of  the  domestic  aluminium  producers,  the  Government  of  India  has increased the basic customs duty on primary aluminium products in the Budget 2016-17.

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