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Lok Sabha Question No. 4746 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: International Transit System
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: VINOD KUMAR BOIANAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4746

ANSWERED ON 30 th  MARCH, 2017

## INTERNATIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM

4746. SHRI B. VINOD KUMAR:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

(a) whether  India  became  the  71st  signatory  to  international  transit  system,  Transports Internationaux  Routiers  or  International  Road  Transports  (TIR)  Convention  designed  to facilitate the seamless movement of goods in Asia and Europe; and

- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the benefits likely to accrue therefrom?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a)  &  (b):  The  proposal  for  India's  accession  to  the  Customs  Convention  on  International Transport  of  Goods  under  cover  of  TIR  Carnets  (TIR  Convention)    and  for  completion  of necessary  procedures  for  ratification,  for  its  entry  into  force  has  been  approved  by  the Government  on  6.3.2017.    After  the  ratification,  the  instrument  of  accession  has  to  be deposited  with  the  United  Nations  Secretariat  and  the  Convention  will  enter  into  force  six months thereafter.  At present, there are 70 signatories to this Convention.  Upon Accession, Indian traders shall have access to a fast and hassle free international system for movement of goods by road or multi-modal means across the territories of other contracting parties.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4743 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Employees Working under MGNREGS
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAM PRASAD SARMAH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO .4743 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03 .2017

## EMPLOYEES WORKING UNDER MGNREGS

## 4743. SHRI RAM PRASAD SARMAH:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that there is a huge difference in wages paid to employee under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is also a fact th at in Tripura employees are getting Rs. 18000/ - pm and employees in Assam are getting only Rs. 4000/ -pm for the same work under the said scheme and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  action  by  giving  directions  to  all tate Governments to pay equal wages to the workers under MGNREGS; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV )

(a)to(d): As  per  the  Section  18  of  Mahatma  Gandhi  National  Rural  Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), it is the responsibility of the concerned State Government s to make  available  t o  the  Districts  Programme  Coordinator  and  the  Programme  Officers necessary staff and technical support as may be necessary for the effective implemen the Scheme. Each State Government determines salary, job description, minimu qualification and process though which staff are appointed and evaluated.  The salari staff are met from funds provided by the Central Government for administrative ex supplemented where required, with additional contribution from the State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4735 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Central Investment Clearance for Projects
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: SUBHASH PATEL, BHARATI DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †4735

ANSWERED ON 30.03.2017

## CENTRAL INVESTMENT CLEARANCE FOR PROJECTS

†4735. SHRI SUBHASH PATEL DR. BHARATIBEN D. SHYAL

Will  the  Minister  of  WATER  RESOURCES,  RIVER  DEVELOPMENT  AND  GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Central Water Commission and NITI Ayog has done away with the condition of central investment clearance in regard to various projects pertaining to Madhya Pradesh; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE  FOR  WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION

(DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

(a)  &  (b) Government  has  approved  the  transfer  of  powers  for  according  Investment Clearance  to  major,  medium  irrigation,  Extension,  Renovation  &  Modernisation  (ERM)  of projects, Flood Control and Multi-purpose projects to the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.

Further,  following  simplified  procedure  has  been  approved  for  approval  of  the  revised cost estimates for 99 prioritized irrigation projects being implemented under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchaayee Yojana-Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme:

i.  No  separate  clearance/Advisory  Committee  clearance/Investment  Clearance  is required  for  funding  of  the  projects,  which  have  cost  escalation  of  upto  20%  on approved cost (AIBP component) as on 01.04.2012.

ii. Fast track proforma clearance from Central Water Commission (CWC) is sufficient for projects where revised cost may be more than the 20% over and above approved cost as on 01.04.2012 and no separate investment clearance from MOWR, RD & GR is required.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4731 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Powerloom and Handloom Sectors
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: SRINIVAS KESINENI

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4731 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2017

## POWERLOOM AND HANDLOOM SECTORS

## 4731.  SHRI KESINENI NANI:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी be pleased to state:

(a) the classificatory distinction between powerloom and handloom sectors;

(b) whether any changes to this classification have been made and if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether any overlap is possible between these two sectors and if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether  many  powerloom  units  are  receiving  subsidies  meant  for  handloom units and if so, the reasons therefor; and

(e) the steps taken by the Government to protect the handloom industry from the encroachment by powerloom industry?

## उत्तर ANSWER वस्त्र राज्य मंरी ( श्री अजय टम्टा )

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI AJAY TAMTA)

(a): Looms operated with the aid of electric power for manufacturing of cloth are called  as  Powerlooms  whereas  the  handlooms  are  looms  operated  without  aid  of power.

(b) to (d): No, Madam.

(e): The Handlooms (Reservation of Articles for Production) Act, 1985 protects the interests of the handloom sector from the encroachment of the powerloom industry by way of reserving 11 textile articles with certain specifications for exclusive production by handlooms. Whenever any violation is detected, suitable action is initiated under the Handloom Act, 1985. Government of India has introduced 'Handloom Mark' and 'India Handloom Brand' to identify the origin and quality of the handloom products. Also,  57  handloom  products  have  also  been  registered  under  the  Geographical Indication (GI) of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4727 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Financial Assistance to State Federations
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: MIDHUN REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4727 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30/3/2017

## Financial Assistance to State Federations

## 4727.   SHRI P.V. Midhun Reddy

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether  the  Government  has  any  scheme  for  providing  financial assistance to State Sports Federations in the country;
- (b) if so,  the  details  of  such  assistance  provided  to  various  State Federations,  State/UT-wise  including  Maharashtra,  Andhra  Pradesh and Telangana during the last three years and the current year;
- (c) whether the said assistance was properly utilised by these Federations for the desired purpose during the said period; and
- (d) if  not, the reasons therefor along with the steps taken/being taken by the Government to ensure that such assistance is properly utilised for the desired purpose?

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS

## ANSWER AND SPORTS (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

- (a) Government provides financial assistance, under the scheme of ' Assistance to  National  Sports  Federations' ,  only  to  the  recognized National Sports Federations (NSFs) for organizing National/International  tournaments  in  India,  participation  of  National team/athletes in the international competitions abroad,

coaching/training of national team/athletes in India and abroad, engagement of  foreign  coaches,  equipment  support  etc.  There  is  no scheme for providing financial assistance to the State Sports Federations/Associations.

(b) to (d) Do not arise in view of reply given for para (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4724 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Use of Solar Pump Sets
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: RAVINDRA BABU  PANDULA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4724

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2017

## USE OF SOLAR PUMP SETS

## 4724.   DR. RAVINDRA BABU :

Will the Minister of NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Government has several schemes in place to subsidize and encourage the use of solar pump sets;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  indicating  the  subsidy  and  other  benefits  provided  and  the procedure involved to avail the schemes;
- (c) whether there has been any cut in the subsidy on solar energy equipment; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof;

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  POWER,  COAL,  NEW  &  RENEWABLE  ENERGY AND MINES (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) & (b): Ministry has been promoting solar pumps by providing 30% Central Financial Assistance (CFA).Beneficiaries have to approach State Nodal Agency of the respective State to avail subsidy.
- (c) & (d): There is no cut in the pattern of subsidy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4722 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Lack of Human Resources in PRIs
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: R. GOPALAKRISHNAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4722

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2017

## LACK OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN PRIs

## 4722. SHRI R. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

- a) whether many of the panchayat raj institutions in the country lack human resources for implementing developmental programmes in their respective villages;
- b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons for such lack of human resources; and
- c) the  steps/  measures  taken/  proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Union  Government  in  this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) -  (c):    'Panchayats'  being  in  the  realm  of  'Local  Government'  is  a  State  subject. Providing human resources to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) is the primary responsibility of the respective State/Union Territory (UT) Government. There is no such scheme in the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) for providing dedicated manpower for the  core  work  of  Panchayats.  Some  developmental  programmes  like  Mahatma  Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) have provisioned to provide dedicated staff like Gram Rojgar Sahayaks, Technical Assistant and other manpower like Data  Entry  Operators,  Accountants  etc.  at  Block/Gram  Panchayat  level.  Further,  the Panchayats  can  supplement  the  support  from  State  Government  for  Administrative  and Technical  manpower  by  pooling  the  10%  allocation  of  Fourteenth  Finance  Commission (FFC) Grants towards administrative expenditure.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4718 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Seaplane Services
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: PINAKI MISRA, KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY

4718.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTTON NO. : 4718 (To be answered on the March 2017) 30th

## SEAPLANE SERVICES

SHRI PINAKI MISRA

## SHRI KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (b) if the details thereof;

be pleased to state:-

- (2) whether the Government has any provision for operation of seaplane services in the country;
2. whether the Government proposes to promote the use and manufacturing of seaplanes/floatplanes in the country and if So, the details thereof;
3. (e) the places where the Government proposes to initiate such services in the country in order to provide additional mode of transport to passengers?
4. (d) the details %f regulations/guidelines made regarding the use 0f seaplanel floatplane; and

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry cf CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(2) & (b) Yes Madam. Seaplane services can be operated under Scheduled Non-Scheduled Air Transport Services by complying with the requirement as contained in CAR Section 3 Series C Part XII and CAR Section 3 Series Part III

(d) The operational and Airworthiness requirements for operation of Seaplane Services are available in CAR Section 3 Series C Part IX.

(c) In order to promote the use of Seaplane Services, the Government has aliowed 100% Foreign Direct Investment for such services.

(e) The commercial Air Transport Services provider with the permission of the State Government and by following the approval process; as required under relevant Civil Aviation Requirement, may operate from any waterdrome approved for the purpose, anywhere in the Country.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4717 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Services of NIS Trained Coaches
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: UDAY PRATAP SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4717 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2017

## Services of NIS Trained Coaches

## †4717. SHRI UDAY PRATAP SINGH:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Sports  Authority  of  India  (SAI)  has  discontinued the scheme to provide services of National Institute of Sports (NIS) trained  coaches  to  State  Coaching  Centres  and  District  Coaching Centres, Universities, etc.;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to restore the services; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

- (a) & (b):  Yes, Madam. Earlier Sports Authority of India (SAI) used to depute National Institute  of  Sports  (NIS)  trained  coaches  to  State Coaching Centres (SCCs) and District Coaching Centres (DCCs), but this has been recently discontinued due to shortage of coaches to run  SAI's  own  schemes.  The  coaches  are  being  withdrawn  from SCCs, DCCs and University field stations in a phased manner.
- (c) & (d): No,  Madam.  There  is  no  such  proposal  at  present  to restore  their services.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4716 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Incident of Collision of Ships
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4716 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30th MARCH, 2017 INCIDENT OF COLLISION OF SHIPS

## 4716.   SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING  be pleased to state:

## पोतप�रवहनमंत्

- (a) whether the Government has set up or proposes to set up an inquiry committee on the incident of collision of two ships carrying crude oil and LPG of the Chennai Coast in January, 2017;
- (b) if so, the details and the findings thereof;
- (c) the details of loss of lives and materials due to the said accident;
- (d) whether the Government proposes any compensation to the affected victims of the said accident; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a)&(b):In  accordance  with  Section  359  of  the  Merchant  Shipping  Act,  1958,  the  Directorate General of Shipping has ordered an inquiry into the incident of collision which occurred between MT Dawn Kanchipuram and MT BW Maple on 28.01.2017 and report the circumstances that led to  the  collision  and  findings  therein.    Interim  report  on  the  collision  has  been  received  with following findings:-

- (i) Non adherence to the International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea. 1972 and lack of application of principles of basic seamanship; and
- (ii) Bunker oil from vessel MT Dawn Kanchipuram spilled into the sea is causing pollution.
- (c): There  was  no  loss  of  life  or  injury  to  any  crew  on  board  the  vessels  involved  in  the collision.    However,  due  to  collision,  some  damage  was  suffered  by  vessels  MT  Dawn Kanchipuram  and  MT  BW  Maple.    Besides  this,  there  was  an  oil  spill  incident  that  led  to environmental pollution.
- (d): As there was no loss of life, no compensation was considered.  However, for oil cleaning up operation, various organizations/authorities were involved including the Ports, Oil companies, Coast Guard, various Departments of the State Government as well as the owner of the vessel MT Dawn Kanchipuram. Some of them have made a claim for  their  expenditure  in  cleaning pollution.
- (e): The Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurer of the vessel MT 'Dawn Kanchipuram' has established  a  local  '  Claims  Desk'  of  M/s  Crowe  Boda  and  Company  Pvt.  Ltd.,  Chennai  to receive  claims in respect of losses related to oil pollution damage.  Representatives of MT Dawn Kanchipuram have been advised by Directorate General of Shipping to make upfront settlements

of  claims  of  expenditure  incurred  by  various  organisations/authorities  involved  in  cleaning  up operation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4715 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Committee for Grievances Redressal
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO, VIJAY KUMAR S.R., GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, SUDHEER GUPTA, PARASURAMAN K.

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4715 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2017

Committee for Grievances Redressal

4715. KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:

SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR:

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:

Will  the  Minister  of  YOUTH  AFFAIRS  AND  SPORTS  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  complaints  from women athletes/ sportspersons and women coaches regarding alleged gender discrimination and sexual harassment;
- (b) if  so,  the  number  of  such  complaints  received  during each of the last three years and the current year along with the action taken/being taken by the Government thereon;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to set up any committee to resolve such issues and if so, the details thereof along with the composition of the said committee;
- (d) the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  for creation of safe spaces for athletes/sportspersons and women coaches during the training and sporting events;
- (e) the other measures taken/being taken by the Government  to  prevent recurrence of such instances of alleged discrimination and harassment; and
- (f) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  appoint  women coaches and increase the representation of women in sports across the country and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

- (a) & (b): Yes, Madam. The details of complaints from women athletes / sportspersons and women  coaches regarding alleged  gender  discrimination  and  sexual  harassment  are  as under:-
- (c) For  the  redressal  of  such  complaints  the  SAI  has  created Sexual Harassment Committees in each Regional Centre across the country and SAI Head Office also.
- (d) In addition to Sexual Harassment Committees the women athletes and lady coaches can also refer such cases to the Regional Heads and Director General, SAI in SAI Head Quarter.

2013-14       - 02 (under consideration for Penalty)

2014-15       - 01(penalty awarded)

2015-16       - Nil

2016-17        - 01 (under Investigation)

In  the  hostels  separate  wings  are  created  for  the  women athletes  and  lady  hostel  wardens  and  female  coaches  are  being posted in girls hostels.

- (e) Guidelines for creation of safe spaces for athletes/sportspersons  and  women  coaches  during  training  and sports events have already been issued.
- (f) Yes, SAI post lady coaches preferably in the girls hostel and also  give  20%  representation  to  the  female  in  the  recruitment  of coaches.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4710 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Centre for Cotton Procurement
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: BALABHADRA MAJHI

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4710 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2017

## CENTRE FOR COTTON PROCUREMENT

## 4710.   SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has any proposal to open a branch  at  Bhawanipatna,  Odisha  for  MSP  support  in  the  interest  of  Cotton farmers; and
- (b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be opened?

## ANSWER ( अज ) MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES

## (SHRI AJAY TAMTA)

- (a): No,  Madam.    There  is  no  proposal  by  Cotton  Corporation  of  India (CCI) to open a branch at Bhawanipatna, Odisha.  However, CCI already has one  branch  in  Rayagada  (Odisha)  with  seven  procurement  centres  in  close proximity of all cotton growing districts in the State of Odisha for Minimum Support Price (MSP) support in the interest of cotton farmers.
- (b): Does not arise.

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