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Lok Sabha Question No. 2497 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Separate Flag for State
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: B. SREERAMULU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2497

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  JANUARY, 2018/ PAUSHA 12, 1939 (SAKA)

SEPARATE FLAG FOR STATE

2497. SHRI B. SRIRAMULU:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether there is any provision for providing or prohibiting a separate flag for any State of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether Karnataka Government has set up a committee to study the demand for an official State flag;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether creation of a State flag will disrupt the unity and integrity of the  nation  and  will  reduce  the  stature  of  the  national  flag  and  similar demands may come from other States in the country; and
- (f) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): As per Article 51A (a) of the Constitution of India, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals  and  institutions,  the  National  Flag  and  the  National  Anthem. However, there is no reference in the Constitution of India for a separate flag for a State.

(c) to (f): The  Government  of  Karnataka  has  not  made  available  any details about the setting up of Committee in this regard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2495 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Proposal for Old Age Homes and De-Addiction Scheme
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: JYOTI DHURVE, KANWAR SINGH TANWAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2495 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2018

## PROPOSAL FOR OLD AGE HOMES AND DE-ADDICTION SCHEME

## †2495. SHRIMATI JYOTI DHURVE:

## SHRI KANWAR SINGH TANWAR:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  of  proposals  received  under  Old  Age  Homes  and  de-addiction  schemes  from Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh during 2016-17;

(b) the number of proposals out of the total proposals, sanctioned and approved, State-wise; and

- (c) the time by which sanction is likely to be given to the pending proposals?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)

(a) and (b): The number of proposals received under Old Age Homes and de-addiction schemes, received from Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh during 2016-17 and the number of proposals out of the total proposals, sanctioned and approved, is at Annexure .

- (c):  Proposals,  for  release  of  grant  in  aid  are  processed  as  per the  norms  and  guidelines  of  the relevant Schemes and subject to their completeness in all respects and availability of funds. The release  of  funds  is  a  continuous  ongoing  process.  Therefore,  no  conclusive  timeline  can  be indicated for release of grant in aid.

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Annexure

Annexure referred to in reply to Part (a) to (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. † 2495 for 02.01.2018 regarding 'Proposal for Old Age Homes and De-Addiction Scheme ".

| Item                                                                                                                                | Madhya Pradesh   | Madhya Pradesh       | Uttar Pradesh   | Uttar Pradesh        |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|----------------------|-----------------|----------------------|
| Item                                                                                                                                | Old Age Homes    | De-Addiction Centres | Old Age Homes   | De-Addiction Centres |
| The number of proposals received under Old Age Homes and de- addiction schemes from Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh during 2016-17 | 7                | 23                   | 13              | 29                   |
| The number of proposals out of the total proposals, sanctioned and approved, State- wise                                            | 3                | 12                   | 11              | 26                   |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2494 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Disabled Friendly Buildings
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2494

TO BE ANSWERED ON JANUARY 02, 2018

## DISABLED FRIENDLY BUILDINGS

No. 2494 SHRI ARVIND SAWANT:

Will  the  Minister  OF  HOUSING  AND  URBAN  AFFAIRS  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Delhi    Development  Authority  (DDA)  has  not made all its old multi storey flats differently abled friendly by installing lifts and ramps;
- (b) if  so,  the  reasons  therefor  and  the  steps  taken  by  the Government  to  make  DDA  flats  differently  abled  friendly; and
- (c)  whether  DDA  has  any  plan  to  provide  ample  space  for parking  and  installing  lifts  and  ramps  to  facilitate  the differently abled person?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) : The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has intimated that all old multi-storeyed flats completed by the DDA have been allowed
- to provide  lifts as per the lift installation policy framed by it.
- (b) : The DDA has intimated that as per prevailing policy the flats
- are allotted to differently abled persons on ground floor only.
- (c) :  The  DDA  has  intimated  that  parking  and  facilities  such  as lifts  and  ramps  to  facilitate  differently  abled  persons  are  being provided  in all its ongoing and future projects as per the extant Acts and Codes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2492 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Fencing on Border
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: VINOD CHAVDA, P. KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2492

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  JANUARY, 2018/ PAUSHA 12, 1939 (SAKA)

## FENCING ON BORDER

SHRI VINOD LAKHAMASHI CHAVDA:

2492. SHRI P. KUMAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  erect  fencing  on  India  and Pakistan border at Banaskantha, Patan and Kutch in Gujarat;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it is a fact that border of India and Pakistan is not safe; and

(d)  if  so,  the  total  length  of  border  between  India  and  Pakistan  and  the measures taken for its security?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Government has sanctioned 340 Kms of fence along the IndoPakistan Border at Banaskantha, Patan and Kutch in Gujarat. Out of this, 280 Kms of fence work has been completed.

(c) & (d): It  is  not  correct  to  state  that  the  border  between  India  and Pakistan is not safe.  The total length of Indo-Pakistan border is 3323 Kms. The  Government  has  adopted  a  multi-pronged  approach  for  security arrangements  at  the  Indo-Pakistan  Border.  The  arrangements  include deployment  of  Border  Security Force, construction of border fence, construction  of  border  roads,  installation  of  floodlights,  construction  of Border Out Posts, introduction of Hi-Tech surveillance equipments, providing weapons and Specialized Vehicles to Security Forces, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2489 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Expensive Agricultural Equipments
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: SATYA PAL SINGH

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2489

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  2 ND  JANUARY, 2018

## EXPENSIVE AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENTS

2489.  SHRI SATYAPAL SINGH:

Will  the  Minister  of  AGRICULTURE  AND  FARMERS  WELFARE      ‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं  कसान कयाण ½ãâ¨ããè be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  any  case  has  come  to  the  notice  of  the  Government  where  the agricultural  equipment  purchased  by  farmers  from  Government  subsidized  shops  or institutions  has  been  found  to  be  more  expensive  than  the  agricultural  products available at other shops in the market;
- (b) if so, the details of the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (c) whether there is any provision of sending the subsidy on agricultural equipment into farmers' accounts and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE

‡ãðŠãäÓã एवं  कसान  कयाण ½ãâ¨ããÊã¾ã  ½ãñâ  Àã·¾ã  ½ãâ¨ããè (  SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a) & (b): To promote farm mechanization in the country Government of India has introduced Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) w.e.f. April 2014. As per the guidelines of SMAM the complete freedom is given to the farmer for procurement of Agricultural machinery as per his/her choice from the approved list of manufacturers.

The subsidy to the farmers is provided through State Governments. To bring the transparency in distribution of agricultural machinery, Government of India has launched the  software for  online  application  for  subsidy  wherein  a  provision  has  been  made  to declare the MRP of agricultural machinery by the manufacture.

- (c):       Sub  Mission  on  Agricultural  Mechanization  (SMAM)  is  on  boarded  w.e.f.  30 th September  2017  to  provide  the  subsidy  through  Direct  Benefit  Transfer  (DBT)  into farmer's account or manufacturer's accounts.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2488 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Agriculture Input Subsidies
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAMA CHANDRA HANSDAH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2488

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  JANUARY, 2018/ PAUSHA 12, 1939 (SAKA) AGRICULTURE INPUT SUBSIDIES

2488. SHRI RAMA CHANDRA HANSDAH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  salient  feature  of  guidelines  to  be  followed  by  the  States  while approving  input  subsidies  to  farmers  under  NDRF/  SDRF  in  case  of  crop loss due to drought, flood, hailstorm, pest-attack and coldwave/ frost;

- (b)  the  various  rates  of  input  subsidies  given  to  the  States  for  different foodgrain crops like paddy, wheat and other cereals;
- (c) the names of States reported to have been affected by notified list of disasters; and

(d) the details of Central team deputed and sent for assessment of losses, Statewise?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The assistance is provided to the affected farmers from State Disaster  Response  Fund  (SDRF)  and  National  Disaster  Response  Fund (NDRF) as per laid down procedure. The extant norms inter-alia provide for assistance to the farmers in the form of Agriculture input subsidy (where crop  loss  is  33%  and  above)  for  damage  caused  to  all  types  agriculture/ horticulture  crop  areas  due  to  the  notified  natural  disasters  only  (i.e. cyclone,   cloud-burst,   drought,   earthquake,   tsunami,   flood,  hailstorm,

landslides, avalanche, fire, pest attack, cold waves/ frost).  As such under the SDRF/ NDRF norms, assistance is provided in the form of input subsidy towards cropped area-wise and not specific crop-wise.  These rates are Rs. 6,800/-  per  ha.  for  rainfed  crops  areas,  Rs.  13,500/-  per  ha.  for  assured irrigated areas, subject to minimum assistance not less than Rs.1000 and restricted to sown areas,  and Rs. 18,000/- per ha. for all type of perennial crops areas, subject to minimum assistance not less than Rs. 2000/- and restricted to sown areas., where crop loss is more than 33% and above.

Financial assistance under SDRF/ NDRF in the wake of natural disasters is by way of relief and not for compensation of loss as suffered/ claimed.  In addition  to  regular  schemes  the  farmers  are  entitled  for  compensation under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Fasal  Bima  Yojna  (PMFBY)  of  the  Ministry  of Agriculture, which is being implemented by the concerned State Governments.

During the year 2017-18, the 14 State Governments (viz; Andhra Pradesh, Assam,  Bihar,  Gujarat,  Himachal  Pradesh,  Kerala,  Manipur,  Mizoram, Nagaland,  Rajasthan,  Sikkim,  Tamil  Nadu,  Uttar  Pradesh,  West  Bengal) have submitted memoranda  to this Ministry. Accordingly, GOI has constituted  14  Inter-Ministerial  Central  Teams  (IMCT)  for  assessment  of losses caused by the notified disaster in these States.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2486 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Budget for Welfare of SCs
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: NANDI YELLAIAH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2486 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2018

## BUDGET FOR WELFARE OF SCs

## 2486. SHRI NANDI YELLAIAH:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether recently a law was enacted for the first time in the country exclusively in Andhra Pradesh State Assembly  before partition to spend the enitre Annual  budget  meant for various schemes  of  Scheduled  Castes  and  Scheduled  Tribes  exclusively  for  the  development  plans  of these castes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the number of years for which the unspent amount shall remain exclusively for the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes without any diversion to Union Budget or to any other Union Ministry?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE)

- (a)  &  (b):  The  Government  of  erstwhile  Andhra  Pradesh  enacted  'The  Andhra  Pradesh Scheduled  Castes  Sub-Plan  and  Tribal  Sub-Plan  (Planning,  Allocation  and  Utilisation  of Financial  Resources)  Act,  213'  (Act  No.  1  of  213)  to  ensure  the  accelerated  development  of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The act emphasis on achieving equality in the next ten years  focusing  on  economic,  educational  and  human  development  along  with  ensuring  the security and social dignity and promoting equity among Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, by earmarking a portion, in proportion to population of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the State of the total plan outlay of the State of Andhra Pradesh as the outlay of the Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan/Tribal Sub-Plan of the state.
- (c): The funds from allocation for welfare of SCs & STs of the Union Budget are not diverted to any other scheme as well the funds allocated for welfare of SCs is non-lapseable  and also not reapporapriated.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2485 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Flood Shelter Homes
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAVINDRA BABU  PANDULA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2485

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  JANUARY, 2018/ PAUSHA 12, 1939 (SAKA)

FLOOD SHELTER HOMES

2485. DR. RAVINDRA BABU:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government is aware that flood shelter homes are being constructed  in  an  improper  manner  which  cannot  accommodate  people during floods, as was clearly evident during the recent floods in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh;
- (b) if so, whether the Government proposes to consider a common policy between the Union and the State Governments about plan and design of construction of flood shelter homes which could be utilised in the non-flood season also for other social activities; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):

No such report has been received in this Ministry.

As per the information made available by the State Government of Andhra Pradesh, the flood shelters cum school buildings were constructed in flood affected mandals viz. Sakhinetipalli, Razole, Mamidikuduru, P. Gannavaram and Mummidivaram during the years 2000-02 for the purpose of running the existing schools uninterruptedly in the flood affected areas of  Amalapuram  division  in  East  Godavari District.  The constructions are

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 2485 FOR 02.01.2018

still  in  working  condition  and  are  being  used  for  the  intended  schools purpose.

Subsequently, 219 Multi-Purpose Cyclone Shelters (MPCS) under National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) Phase-I (29 sanctioned for East Godavari,  out  of  which  22  are  completed)  have  been  sanctioned  for construction in Andhra Pradesh and out of which 184 have been completed.

The MPCSs constructed under NCRMP Phase-I will be maintained by the local community and could be utilized in the non-flood/ cyclone seasons for other social activities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2479 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Functional Border Posts
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA, George Baker, Richard Hay

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2479

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  JANUARY, 2018/ PAUSHA 12, 1939 (SAKA) FUNCTIONAL BORDER POSTS

†2479.

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

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  of  border  posts  including  high  altitude  posts  across  the country, at present, State-wise;
- (b) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to upgrade the facilities being provided at these border post;
- (c)  the  details  of  the  funds  sanctioned,  allocated  and  utilised  for  these posts during the last three years and the current year, State-wise;
- (d) whether the Government is planning to build some new border posts for the  force  specially,  high  altitude  post  across  the  country  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government is considering using technology to maintain a temperature  of  20  degrees  Celsius  in  these  high-altitude  areas  border posts; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof, State/UTwise and the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (f): Border  Out  Posts  (BOPs)  are  constructed  keeping  in  view  the length of border, threat perception, terrains, manpower  etc. The upgradation  of  facilities  at  the  BOPs  is  a  continuous  process.  Adequate funds  are  sanctioned/allocated  for  the  BOPs  and  have  been  fully  utilized during the last three years.

The Government is committed to the development of border infrastructure  to  strengthen  the  operational  capabilities  of  the  Border Guarding Forces.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2477 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Availing Aadhaar
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2477 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02 nd  JANUARY, 2018

## AVAILING AADHAAR

## 2477. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL:

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PUBLIC

- (a) whether  any  strategy  has  been  made  to  provide  Aadhaar  Card  to every citizen;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether any plan has been made under which Aadhaar Card is to be linked with Ration Card compulsorily;
- (e)
- (f)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- if not, the reasons therefor?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

(SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (f): The  Department  has  issued  a  Notification  S.O.  371[E]  dated 8/2/17  [as  amended  from  time  to  time]  which  has  inter-alia  provisions  for linking  of  Aadhaar  numbers  of  eligible  beneficiaries  under  NFSA  with  their Ration Cards.  However, as per provisions of said Notification, the  eligible beneficiaries  under  NFSA,  2013  who  do  not  possess  Aadhaar  number,    are required  to  make  application  for  Aadhaar  enrolment  by  giving  their  name, address, mobile number with Ration Card number and other details with their fair price shop owners or through the web portal provided for the purpose by State/UT.

The  said  notification  further  provides  that  benefits  under  NFSA cannot be denied by State/UT Governments for the only reasons that eligible beneficiaries do not possess Aadhaar. Till the Aadhaar number is assigned to a beneficiary, entitlements under NFSA shall be given to such individuals on production  of  his/her  Ration  Card  and  either  Aadhaar  Enrolment  ID  slip  or copy  of  his/her  request  made  to  State  Government  for  Aadhaar  Enrolment along with any of the 8 documents listed in the said notification.

Presently,  at  the  national  level  about  81.75%  of  ration  cards  under

NFSA have been seeded with Aadhaar numbers of beneficiaries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2476 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-02
Subject: Marine Police Stations in Odisha
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: PRASANNA KUMAR PATASANI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2476

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 ND  JANUARY, 2018/ PAUSHA 12, 1939 (SAKA)

MARINE POLICE STATIONS IN ODISHA

2476. DR. PRASANNA KUMAR PATASANI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  sanction  new  Marine  police stations  for  Odisha  coast,  make  provision  to  construct  three  new  jetties along Odisha coast and to make provision to provide the requirement so that patrolling can be conducted atleast eight hours a day by each marine police station;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government will make provision for creation of a coastal India reserve battalion in Odisha;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government will provide seaworthy boats of different size and design with capability of entering the sea during adverse sea condition and the funds for maintenance of fast interceptor boats; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU75)

(a) & (b): The Government of India is implementing the Coastal Security Scheme (CSS) in phases with the objective of strengthening infrastructure of  Police  Force of the coastal States/UTs  for patrolling and surveillance

## L.S.US.Q.NO.2476 FOR 02.01.2018

of coastal areas, particularly shallow areas close to the coast.  Under the Scheme, Government of Odisha has been provided with 18 Coastal Police Stations  equipped  with  15  interceptor  boats.    The  Scheme  also  has provision of five jetties and reimbursement of fuel expenses for the boats, under operational norms.

(c) & (d): No, madam.

(e) & (f): Government  of  Odisha  has  been  sanctioned  26  all  weather boats under Phase-II of the CSS, with a provision for maintenance of boats for 3 years.

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