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Lok Sabha Question No. 2181 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: Security Review at Indo-Pak Border
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: G. HARI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2181

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH   NOVEMBER, 2016/AGRAHAYANA 8, 1938 (SAKA) SECURITY REVIEW AT INDO-PAK BORDER

2181. SHRI G. HARI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  it  is  true  that  the  Government  had  formed  a  committee  for  a comprehensive review of security at the Indo-Pak border;

(b) whether it is also true that the said committee has submitted its report to the Government;

(c) if so, the recommendations made by the said committee; and

(d) the steps taken by the Government to implement the suggestions of the said committee?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) The Government had set up a Committee under the Chairmanship of Shri  Madhukar  Gupta,  Retd.  Home  Secretary  to  suggest  ways  to  strengthen border protection and address vulnerabilities in fencing along the India-Pakistan border. The  Committee  has  submitted  its report to  the  Government  on 29.08.2016.

(c) & (d)  The Committee has given its recommendations broadly on the issues of Threats and Border Protection, assessment of force level, deployment on the border,  infrastructure  and  technology  issues  for  protection  of  border  and administrative  issues.    It  has  been  decided  to  initiate  action  in  light  of  the recommendations of the Committee in consultation with the stakeholders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2179 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: Pollution due to Cement Industries
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: RAMEN DEKA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2179

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.11.2016

## Pollution due to Cement Industries

## 2179. SHRI RAMEN DEKA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that cement industries are major source of pollution in the country especially in the North-Eastern region;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the corrective steps taken/ being taken in this regard;
- (c) whether  any  new  benchmark  has  been  formulated  by  the  Government  to  curb  the pollution by the cement industries; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

(SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

- (a)&(b) Cement industries are categorised under 17 category of highly polluting units by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and identified as one of the sources of  air  pollution.  The  CPCB  and/  or  State  Pollution  Control  Boards/  Pollution Control  Committees  (SPCBs/  PCCs)  carry  out  random  inspections  of  cement plants  to  check  their  level  of  pollution  and  compliance  to  prescribed  standards. CPCB  has  issued  directions  to  three  non-compliant  cement  plants  in  NorthEastern region under section 18(1)(b) of Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,  1981  and  section  5  of  the  Environment  (Protection)  Act,  1986  to  take appropriate mitigation measures and comply with prescribed norms.
- (c)&(d) The  Government  has  notified  emission  norms  for  the  cement  industry  vide notification  dated  25.08.2014  and  its  amendment  dated  09.05.2016.  Emission norms are also notified for cement plants carrying out co-processing of wastes in their  rotary  cement  kilns  vide  notification  dated  10.05.2016  which  prescribed emission limits of Particulate Matter, Sulphur Dioxide and Oxides of Nitrogen.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2177 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: Research and Development of New Medicines
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: RAOSAHEB PATIL DANVE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2177 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 th  November, 2016

## Research and Development of New Medicines

## †2177. SHRI RAOSAHEB DANVE PATIL:

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

- (a) the funds allocated for research and development of new medicines in the country during the last three years;
- (b) the action taken to streamline the drug research activities in the country;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to create a fund for promotion of research and development in the pharmaceutical sector for funding of projects for development of new medicines and make the country strong in medicinal research; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## 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)   A  total  grant  of  Rs  15.60  crores  has  been released  by  Indian  Council  of  Medical Research  (ICMR)  for  the  research  in  the  area  of  pharmacology  and  medicinal  plants during the last 3 years. This research provides leads for future development in the area for new medicines. Further, funds amounting to Rs. 5.88 crore were allocated for research and development of new medicines to National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research by the Department during the last three years.
- (b)   In  order  to  streamline  the  drug  research  activities,  ICMR  has  set  up  a  Chair  in Clinical Pharmacology. Further, Centers for Excellence are being set up by ICMR subject

to financial allocations. A total number of 136 Projects were provided financial support by ICMR for research activity in area of pharmacology and medicinal plants.

(c) & (d) A proposal to set up a Venture Fund for promoting Pharma drug discovery and innovation is under consideration of the Department.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2172 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: Development of Navratna PSUs
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKAR

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

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## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2172

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 th  November, 2016

## Development of Navratna PSUs

## 2172. SHRI RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKER:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  implementing    any    concrete    steps    to  increase    the competence and performance of  Navratna Public Sector Undertakings in the country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

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

(a) and (b) : The Government has already delegated financial and operational powers to the Boards of Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in the areas of capital expenditure,  investment  in  joint  ventures/subsidiaries,  human  resources  management, entering  into  technology  joint  ventures  or  strategic  alliances,  etc.  in  order  to  provide flexibility in decision making so as to enable these CPSEs to improve their competitiveness and performance.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2171 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: Generic Drugs
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2171

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 th  November, 2016

## Generic Drugs

- †2171.  . SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

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

- (a)  whether the Government has received proposal for the review of Drug Policy for the conservation of Indian Pharmaceutical industry and to increase the production of generic medicines;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  is  contemplating  to  make  the  compulsory licensing of patent drugs  flexible in the country  for  cheaper  generic medicines; and
- (d) if so, the time by which the patent drugs and cheaper generic medicines would be made available to the general public?

## 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): No, Madam.
- (b): In view of reply to (a) above, does not arise.
- (c): No, Madam.
- (d): In view of reply to (c) above, does not arise.  Further, the Drug (Prices Control) Order, 2013 does not distinguish between patented and generic/branded  medicines.  However,  para  32  (i)  of  this  order  exempts

patented products from price control for a period of five years, if the product has  a  patent  in  India  and  not  produced  elsewhere,  and  if  it  has  been developed through indigenous research and development. The same therapeutic category of generic medicines is already available to the Indian Public cheaper in comparison to the patented drugs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2170 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: Border Scanners
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAJENDRA AGRAWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2170

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016/AGRAHAYANA 8, 1938 (SAKA) BORDER SCANNERS

2170. SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether border scanners have been implanted at the international borders of the country with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Myanmar;

(b) if so, the number of posts covered with scanners, border-wise;

(c)  whether  the  Government intends to implant scanners at more posts along the international border and if so, the details thereof;

(d)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  step  to  implant  more  border scanners and increase security in the international border with Pakistan; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a)  to (e):  The  Government  has  taken  up  steps  for  installation  of  Radiological Detection  Equipments  (RDE)  at  the  entry/exit  points  of  five  Integrated  Check Posts (ICPs) at Attari, Agartala, Petrapole, Jogbani and Raxaul. The Government has  also  issued  a  Global  Tender  Enquiry  (GTE)  for  procurement  of  Full  Body Truck Scanners (FBTS) for five locations at Attari, Poonch-Chakkanda-bagh and Uri-Salamabad  on  Indo-Pakistan  border,  Petrapole  on  India-Bangladesh  border and Raxaul on India-Nepal border.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2167 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: Assistance to Villagers
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KURUPPASSERY VARKEY THOMAS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2167

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016/AGRAHAYANA 8, 1938 (SAKA) ASSISTANCE TO VILLAGERS

2167. PROF. K.V. THOMAS:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the villagers in the areas bordering Pakistan and Bangladesh have to face a lot of difficulties in farming;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c)  the  assistance  being  provided  by  the  Government  to  these  villagers  in farming their land?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to  (c)  The  villagers  having  their  land  ahead  of  Border  fence  face  slight difficulty in farming activities. However, farmers living close to the International Border are being encouraged to carryout farming in their land ahead of Border Fence.    In  order  to  promote  farming,  Border  Security  Force  (BSF)  facilitates farmers in following manner:-

- (i) Company  Commander  level  &  Battalion  Commander  level  meetings  are held  with  local  farmers  and  village  Panchayat  members  to  understand  their problems.

## LS.US.Q.No.2167 FOR 29.11.2016

- (ii) Border  Fence  gates  have  been  situated  at  regular  intervals  as  per villagers/farmers convenience.
- (iii) Laying down timings for opening/closing of border fence gates as per requirements/convenience of the farmers.
- (iv) During harvesting/sowing season, Fence Gate timings are coordinated as per their requirement.
- (v) Providing  Kissan  Guards  ahead  of  Border  Fence  for  security  of  the farmers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2166 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: NCAP Tests
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: HARI BABU KAMBHAMPATI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2166 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.11.2016

## NCAP Tests

## 2166. DR. KAMBHAMPATI HARIBABU:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that most of the cars manufactured in India have low ratings in the Global New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) tests and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the salient features of the proposed Bharat New Vehicle Safety Assessment Programme(BNVSAP);
- (c) whether the Government plans to set up labs and other facilities under BNVSAP; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof including the types of labs, facilities and proposed locations for the facilities?

## ANSWER

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

- (a):  While no official communication in this matter has been received in the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and the Department of Heavy Industries of the Government of India, the website of the Global New Car Assessment Programme has posted information on some models of cars manufactured in India.
- (b):   Although no such programme is being run at present by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways,  in  order  to  ensure  that  the  vehicles  manufactured  are  safe,  the  Ministry  have introduced several safety standards for new vehicles vide notification no. S.O. 1139 (E) dated 28.04.2015 and S.O. 2412 (E) dated 03.09.2015.
- (c) & (d): As informed by Ministry of Road Transport & Highways no such proposal is under consideration of that Ministry at present.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2164 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: Conservation of Lakes
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: N.K. PREMACHANDRAN

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2164

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.11.2016

## Conservation of Lakes

## 2164. SHRI N.K. PREMACHANDRAN:

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

- (a)      whether  the  Union  Government  proposes  to  introduce  any  scheme  for cleaning and conservation of fresh water lakes;
- (b) if so, the action taken thereon;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to introduce a project for the conservation of Ashtamudi lake, Kollam in Kerala; and
- (d) if so, the action taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE)

(a)  and  (b)      A  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  of  National  Plan  for  Conservation  of Aquatic  Eco-systems  (NPCA)  is  already  in  place  for  holistic  conservation  and restoration of lakes and wetlands (including fresh water lakes and wetlands) in the country for achieving the desired water quality enhancement, besides improvement in biodiversity and ecosystems through an integrated and multidisciplinary approach and a common regulatory framework.  This Ministry has so far sanctioned projects for  conservation  of  63  lakes  in  14  States  under  the  scheme  at  a  total  cost  of Rs.1096.09 crore, and Central share of Rs. 674.462 crore has been released so far to  the  concerned  State  Governments, for  various  conservation  activities  under  the sanctioned projects. In addition, an amount of Rs.148.13 crore has been released so far  to  the  concerned  State  Governments  for  undertaking  various  conservation

- activities in 82 identified wetlands under the scheme.
- (c)  and  (d)    The  Government  has  supported  conservation  and  management  of Ashtamudi lake in Kerala since 2001 and an amount of Rs 97.192 lakhs has been released so far to Government of Kerala for various conservation activities relating to catchment area treatment covering afforestation & soil conservation, education and awareness,  joint  forest  management,  etc.  No  fresh  proposal  has  so  far  been received from the State Government for conservation of this lake.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2162 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: Illegal Stay of Pilgrims
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: PINAKI MISRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2162

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016/AGRAHAYANA 8, 1938 (SAKA) ILLEGAL STAY OF PILGRIMS

2162.

SHRI PINAKI MISRA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  lots  of  pilgrims  come  to  India  every  year  from  the  neighbouring countries;
- (b) if so, whether some of those pilgrims intentionally get lost and do not return to their country and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the spies of foreign countries take advantage of such situation and infiltrate for malicious activities causing threat to the national security; and
- (d) if so, the details of action taken to ensure that such activities of infiltration are completely checked and controlled?

## ANSWER

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

(a) &  (b):  Pilgrim  visa  is  granted  to  Pakistani  nationals  to  visit  religious shrines in India. It has been reported that some Pakistani nationals belonging to minority communities in Pakistan, mainly Hindus and Sikhs, who came to India on Group Pilgrim Visa have not returned to Pakistan on the ground of religious persecution in Pakistan.

- (c) : There are no specific inputs in this regard.

(d)  :  Does  not  arise.  However,  the  Central  Government  has  issued  detailed instructions on 28 th  July, 2015 laying down stringent conditions for grant of

## LS.US.Q.No.2162 FOR 29.11.2016

Group Pilgrim Visa to minority communities in Pakistan to visit religious places in  India.  According  to  these  instructions,  there  will  be  a  restriction  on  the number in each group to a maximum of 50, with a group leader for every group. Further, the group leader will be responsible for police reporting for the entire group and also to ensure that the members of the group enter India together, travel within India together and exit India together.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2161 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: Phone Tapping
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: MEKAPATI RAJAMOHAN REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2161

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016/AGRAHAYANA 8, 1938 (SAKA) PHONE TAPPING

2161. SHRI M. RAJA MOHAN REDDY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has received any complaints from public representatives of some States regarding tapping of their telephones;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon;

(c) whether State Governments are competent or authorised to tap telephones in their respective States; and

(d) if not, the competent/nodal authority to take a final decision in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) & (b):  Some complaints from Andhra Pradesh relating to alleged tapping of their  telephones  were  received  and  cases  have  been  registered  in  different Police Stations, which are sub-judice in the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature of Hyderabad.

(c)& (d): The State Governments are authorised for lawful interception as per the provisions contained in Section 5(2) of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 and the procedures defined under Rule 419A of the Indian Telegraph Rules, 1951.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2160 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: Espionage Network
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: JYOTIRADITYA MADHAVRAO SCINDIA, GAURAV GOGOI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2160

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016/AGRAHAYANA 8, 1938 (SAKA)

ESPIONAGE NETWORK

2160. SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA: SHRI GAURAV GOGOI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that most of the officers and staff posted at Pakistan High Commission, New Delhi are running an espionage network as revealed by various Indian Intelligence agencies;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  keep  extra  vigil  on  each  and  every person  posted  by  Pakistan  in  its  High  Commission  in  India  and  also  persons visiting the High Commission; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  other  steps  the  Government  proposes  to take including taking up the matter with the Government of Pakistan?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a & b) Some of the Staff posted in Pakistan High Commission (PHC), New Delhi are suspected to be involved in running espionage network. Recently an official of  PHC,  New  Delhi  was  apprehended  by  Delhi  Police  who  was  consequently declared Persona-non-Grata (PNG) by the India authorities. (c & d) The Government is taking adequate steps to counter such incidents in future.  The Government is resolutely committed to take all necessary steps to ensure the security of the nation and the safety of our citizens.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2159 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: Cutting Prices of Arhar
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: R. PARTHIPAN, J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE

## Government of India Department of Consumer Affairs

## ORIGINAL IN HINDI

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2129

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.11.2016

## FIXING MRP

## 2129. SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL:

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- (a) the criteria for fixing Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of a product;
- (b) whether  the  producers  are  deceiving  the  consumers  by  affixing  fake  maximum  retail price labels on the products and if so, the corrective measures taken in this regard; and
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  enact  a  law  for  mentioning  the  criteria  of maximum retail price on every packet of a product like cost on production, labour tax, profit, etc. and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  : The prices and profit margins are determined through competition in market place based on  which  the  Maximum  Retail  Price  (MRP)  is  determined  by  the  manufacturing  companies themselves. The Retail Sale Price at which a product can be sold shall not exceed the declared (MRP)
- (b) : No such complaint has been received by this department.
- (c) : Government is not considering to enact any such law.

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