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Lok Sabha Question No. 2095 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: Vidarbha Intensive Irrigation Development Programme
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE

O.I.H

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2095

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH   NOVEMBER, 2016

## VIDARBHA INTENSIVE IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

2095.      SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government has received a representation from the State Government of Maharashtra relating to Vidarbha Intensive Irrigation Development Programme;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) to (c): Yes,  Madam. Vidarbha Intensive Irrigation Development Programme was being implemented as a sub-scheme of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) from 2012-13. During the  current  year,  funds  have  been  earmarked  for  other  sub-schemes  against  the  slot  of  sub schemes of RKVY which is 20% of the RKVY allocation. The projects for implementation under RKVY   are approved and implemented by the concerned state governments as per their needs and priorities from funds allocated to them. An amount of Rs.396.29 crore has been allocated to the State Government of Maharashtra under RKVY during 2016-17 of which Rs.200.24 crore has been released till date.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2092 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: Buffer stock of pulses
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: R. VANAROJA

## Government of India Department of Consumer Affairs

## ORIGINAL IN HINDI

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2092

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.11.2016

## BUFFER STOCK OF PULSES

2092.   SHRIMATI VANAROJA R.:

(OIH)

## Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is true that the NAFED is to procure 7 lakh tonne of pulses for buffer stock and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the NAFED had maintained pulses and other products as per the directives of the Government and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k jkT; ea=h ¼Jh lh vkj pkS/kjh½

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

- (a) & (b)  : Yes,  Madam.  The  tentative  target  fixed  for  procurement  by  NAFED  is  7  lakh tonnes viz. 3.5 lakh tonnes each of Kharif and Rabi pulses for the buffer stock.

The procurement of pulses for the buffer, the Quality specification are as per the norms specified  by  the  Government.  As  for  the  storage  of  pulses,  the  procuring  agencies  including NAFED are largely storing the pulses in godowns of CWC and SWC.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2091 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: Adjustment of Balance of SDRF
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SANTOSH AHLAWAT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2091

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

ADJUSTMENT OF BALANCE OF SDRF

2091. SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government of India intends to adjust the balance amount of SDRF while releasing NDRF grant;

(b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be effective; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to (c): The  financial  assistance  is  provided  from  the  State  Disaster Response  Fund  (SDRF)  and  National  Disaster  Response  Fund  (NDRF)  by following the laid down procedure without any discrimination.  The corpus of SDRF is contributed by the Government of India and the State Government in the  ratio  75:25  for  General  Category  States  and  90:10  for  Special  Category States.    NDRF  is  fully  funded  by  the  Government  of  India.      Under  the prevailing  guidelines,  the  first  charge  of  relief  expenditure  is  on  the  SDRF. The  quantum  of  funds  approved  from  NDRF  is  subject  to  the  adjustment  of 50%  of  the  balance  available  in  SDRF  account  of  the  State  for  the  instant calamity.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2090 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: Reduced Sale of Wheat under OMSS
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2090

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH  November, 2016

REDUCED SALE OF WHEAT UNDER OMSS 2090. ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:

Will  the  Minister  of  CONSUMER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD  AND  PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  reduced  the  quantity  of  wheat  to  be sold under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) in 2016-17 against 10 MT last year and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has decided to further extend 25 per cent import duty on wheat to curb inward shipments, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) whether  the  private  traders  have  so  far  imported  5  lakh  tonne  of wheat from Australia and France, if so, the details  thereof along with a detailed break-up of the quantum of price of such imports during the last three years?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a): Yes, Madam. Food Corporation of India (FCI) sells wheat in the open market from time to time under Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) through e-auction thereby to liquidate surplus stock of wheat in the Central Pool over and above stocking norms.  Details of the targets set  for sale of wheat and the quantity sold during 2015-16 and 2016-17 are as under:-

## (Quantity in LMT)

| Year    | Target   | Quantity sold           |
|---------|----------|-------------------------|
| 2015-16 | 111      | 70.77                   |
| 2016-17 | 65-75    | 33.10 (upto 24.11.2016) |

(b): Government has reduced the import duty of wheat from 25% to 10% vide notification dated 23.09.2016.

- (c): Yes,  Madam.  Details  of  import  of  wheat  by  the  private  trader  from Australia and France during the last three years are  as under :-

( Details as per DGFT website)

| Sl. No.   | Australia         | Australia     | France            | France        |
|-----------|-------------------|---------------|-------------------|---------------|
|           | Value in Rs. Lacs | Quantity (MT) | Value in Rs. Lacs | Quantity (MT) |
| 2016-17   | 25,227.60         | 1,54,267.64   | 7,205.13          | 53,100        |
| (Apr-Aug) |                   |               |                   |               |
| 2015-16   | 79,452.49         | 4,62,602.03   | 7,364.86          | 52,500        |
| 2014-15   | 5,696.16          | 26,933.47     | -                 | -             |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2089 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: Aids and Appliances for Disabled Persons
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MNISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2089 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.11.2016

Aids and Appliances for Disabled Persons

2089 . ADV. JOICE GEORGE:

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

- (a) whether aids and appliances distributed to the persons with disabilities are automatically replaced after end of operational life expectancy;
- (6) whether ALIMCO has a network of authorized service centres for mobility aids of such Persons; and
- (c) if $0, whether any subsidies are available for replacement of spare parts?

## Answer

## Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment

## (SHRI KRISHAN PAL GURJAR)

- (a) Sir. As per provisions of the Scheme of Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids /Appliances (ADIP Scheme), a person with disabilities who has not received assistance the last 3 years for the same purpose from any sources would be eligible for assistance under the scheme. However, for children below 12 years of age, this limit would be one year: No, during
- (b) Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) has   following authorized Service centres:
1. 8, Peenya   Plant   Station; Near Jalasaudha, PO- Jalahalli,Bengaluru 560 013,
- 2 ALIMCO Auxiliary Production Centre; S-3/66, Mancheswar Industrial Area, BHUBANESWAR- 751 010.
- ALIMCO Auxiliary Production Centre, Plot No. 40,106 107 , Ricchai Industrial Area, Maharajpur, JABALPUR- 482 010.
4. ALIMCO Prosthetic Orthotic G.TRoad, Naramau, Kanpur208016,
- 5\_ ALIMCO   Auxiliary  Production  Centre, Plot No\_ A-l, A-2, A-3 Focal   Point; Industrial Area , Chanalon, District Mohali- 140103, Punjab.

Besides; ALIMCO has network of empanelled Dealers and Fabricating Agencies all over India who also\_provide servicing:  Fabricating agencies provide servicing for Prosthetics items supplied through them:

ALIMCO operates Toll Free Number 1800-180-5129 to cater to service requirements of beneficiaries. beneficiary can register grievances/complaints on the Toll free number; The Toll   free number is   given wide   publicity in all   promotional   campaigns of the Corporation the camps. Toll Free number are also highlighted on their products to enable Divyangjans to register their complaints to ALIMCO. On receipt of complaints at Toll Free centre, complaints are registered and ALIMCO arrange to depute their service personnel to give prompt service. Any during

(c) As per provisions under ADIP Scheme; the Implementing agencies shall provide one free maintenance of the aids assistive devices goods sold directly by ALIMCO or through their authorized distributors, ALIMCO provide six months warranty 0 high end items like Hearing aids (BTE), Mobile Phones, Tablets; crutches etc.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2087 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: NGOs Implementing Government Schemes
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: M. CHANDRAKASI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2087

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

NGOs IMPLEMENTING GOVERNMENT SCHEMES

2087. SHRI M. CHANDRAKASI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  data  on  the  number  of  Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) implementing various Central/State Government schemes and if so, the details thereof; and

(b) whether any study had been carried out to ascertain that NGOs in the country are functioning in an impartial and secular manner and if so, the details and outcome thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): The  information  is  being  collected  and  will  be  laid  on  the table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2084 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: Rules for National Anthem
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2084

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

RULES FOR NATIONAL ANTHEM

2084. SHRI B. SENGUTTUVAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  frame  a  set  of  new Rules under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 with a view to ensuring due respect to be shown by every citizen during the singing of National Anthem and if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  an  incident  of  assault  of  a wheel-chair bound handicapped man at a cinema house since he did not stand up while the National Anthem was sung and it was interpreted by his assailants as an insult to the nation;

(c) whether the Government is considering any protocol for banning the singing of the National Anthem in commercial programmes and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether the Government would frame new rules for playing or singing the National Anthem in programmes where constitutional dignitaries are in attendance and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a): There is no such proposal under the consideration of the Government  to  frame  new  Rules  under  the  Prevention  of  Insults  to National Honour Act, 1971.

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## L.S.US.Q.NO.2084 FOR 29.11.2016

(b): On the reports that appeared in the media, the Government of Goa has informed that no such report or information as regards to an incident of assault on a wheel-chair bound handicapped man at a cinema house while the National Anthem was sung, has been received at Panaji Police Station in North Goa so far.

(c) & (d): Do not arise, in view of reply at (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2083 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: National Fishery Development  Board
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: HARI NARAYAN RAJBHAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2083 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016

## NATIONAL FISHERY DEVELOPMENT BOARD

## 2083.    SHRI HARINARAYAN RAJBHAR

## Will the  Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has set up National Fishery Development Board (NFDB) in the country;
- (b) if  so, the objectives and functions of the Board;
- (c) whether fixation of responsibilities of the Board is yet to be made by the Government;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the steps taken by the Government to make the NFDB fruitful for fishery sector and fish production?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

(a)  &  (b)  :                Yes  Madam.  The  Department  of  Animal  Husbandry,  Dairying  &  Fisheries (DADF),  Ministry  of  Agriculture  and  Farmers  Welfare  has  set  up  the  National  Fisheries Development  Board  (NFDB)  with  its  head  office  at  Hyderabad  with  the  following  main objectives and functions:

- (i) to enhance fish production and productivity,
- (ii) to improve the required fisheries infrastructure facilities,
- (iii) to utilize the untapped potential in fisheries and aquaculture in the country
- (iv) to bring activities relating to fisheries and aquaculture into focused attention and professional management,
- (v) to achieve sustainable management and conservation of natural aquatic resources including the fish stocks,
- (vi) to apply modern tools of research and development including biotechnology for optimizing production and productivity from fisheries,
- (vii) to generate substantial employment,
- (viii) to train and empower women in fisheries sector,
- (ix) to enhance contribution of fish towards food and nutritional security
- (c)     :           No Madam.
- (d)      :          Does not arise.

(e)          :                NFDB  has  been  made  the  implementing  agency  to  implement the  Central  Plan Scheme on 'Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries' as a focal point.  NFDB  has  also  been  made  responsible  for  monitoring,  evaluation  and  review  of  the proposals/projects  approved  under  the  Blue  Revolution  scheme  with  a  view  to  realize  the objectives of  the  scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2082 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: Setting up of petrochemical industries
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR

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

## LOK SABHA QUESTION NO. 2082 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.11.2016

## SETTING UP OF PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRIES

## 2082.  DR. SHASHI THAROOR

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

- (a) whether the Government has decided to set up chemical and petrochemical industries in certain Special Economic Zones (SEZs) abroad to overcome the deficiency of petro-chemical resources and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has finalised agreements with countries such as Iran and Myanmar and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether details of the finances including the investment, distribution, profitsharing  ratio  and  the  financial  incentives  (tax  exemptions)  that  will  be provided to the Indian industries set up in the SEZs of the petro-chemical rich countries has also been finalised; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS, SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) Department of  Chemicals  and  Petrochemicals  had  initiated  a  proposal  to establish Reverse Special Economic Zone at Chabahar in Iran. However, during  the  visit  of  Minister  of  State  (Independent  Charge),  Ministry  of Petroleum & Natural Gas to Iran in April, 2016, Iranian side informed that only sweet and lean gas would be available at Chabahar for chemicals and

other projects without the higher fractions like C2 (Ethane), C3 (Propane), C4 (Butane) etc.;  which  are  required  to  set  up  a  petrochemical  complex. Therefore, the proposal to set up Reverse Special Economic Zone in Iran was  revisited  in  consultation  with  industry  and  it  was  concluded  that  in absence  of  availability  of  higher  fractions  (rich  gas),  setting  up  of  a chemical and petrochemical complex / SEZ would not be feasible.

- (b) No agreement has been finalised by this Department with countries such as Iran and Myanmar for setting up of chemical and petrochemical industries in SEZs abroad.
- (c) & (d)    Do not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2081 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: Profit Making PSEs
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: SANKAR PRASAD DATTA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

## DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2081 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.11.2016

## Profit Making PSEs

2081: SHRI SANKAR PRASAD DATTA:

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

- (a) the total reserves and surplus of profit making Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) during 2013-14, 201415 and 2015-16; and
- (b) the amount of investment made by these PSEs during the said period?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b): As per Public Enterprises Survey 2013-14 and 2014-15 laid in the Parliament in the respective years,  the  details  of  reserves  and  surplus  and  investment  (Gross  Block)  of  profit  making  Central  Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) is as  given below:

(Rs. in crore)

| Years   |   No. of profit making CPSEs |   Reserves and Surplus |   Investment in terms of (Gross Block) |
|---------|------------------------------|------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| 2013-14 |                          164 |                 784911 |                            1.49066e+06 |
| 2014-15 |                          157 |                 830624 |                            1.63104e+06 |

The figures of reserves  and surplus and investment (Gross  Block) of profit making CPSEs for the  year 2015-16 are still under compilation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2078 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: Shelter Homes for Mentally Challenged Children
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: ALOK SANJAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OT EMPOWERMENT OE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (Divyangjan) MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2078 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.11.2016

## Shelter Homes for Mentally Challenged Children

## 2078. SHRI ALOK SANJAR:

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

- whether the Government has set uplproposes to set up shelter homes for mentally challenged orphan children in the country;
- (6) if so, the details thereof; State/UT- wise;
- the treatment provided to improve the health ofsuch children in these shelter homes;
- whether the Government  proposes to set-up more shelter homes in near future;
- (e) if so, the details thereof; and
- f) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

## (SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

(a) to (f) Relief for the disabled is primarily & State subject by virtue of entry 9 of the State list of the Constitution of India There is no such proposal in the Ministry to set Up shelter homes for mentally challenged children in the country. The Ministry also does not compile information regarding shelters home for children with   disabilities   However; under   the  Deendayal  Disabled  Rehabilitation   Scheme (DDRS) the Ministry gives  financial  support to the Non-Governmental  Organizations  (NGOs) to run  Special School (Residential and Noni- residential) for children with disabilities including mentally challenged children During the year 2015-16, financial  support of the Ministry has been  given to 290 special  schools for mentally challenged children under the said scheme. Further, the States have been advised at the level of Hon ble Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment vide letter dated 21.10.2014 to frame suitable scheme exclusively to takes care ofhomeless mentally challenged persons orphan
Lok Sabha Question No. 2075 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-29
Subject: Pharma Sector
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: YERRAM VENKATA SUBBAREDDY

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2075

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

## Pharma Sector

2075.   SHRI Y.V. SUBBA REDDY:

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

- (a) whether it is true that India's pharma sector is one of the largest sector in the world and is spreading rapidly;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  industry  is  finding  difficult  to  get  things  done  in  view  of various divisions of pharma sector located under various Ministries;
- (d) if  so,  whether  there  is  a  need  to  have  a  separate  Ministry  for pharmaceutical sector; and
- (e) if so, the reasons for delay in setting up of a separate Ministry for the aforesaid purpose?

## 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) & (b):  Yes, Madam. The Indian Pharmaceutical Industry is witnessing a robust growth. In the beginning of 11 th Plan in 2007 it stood at approximately Rs. 71000 crores which has now risen to approximately Rs. 2,00,000 crores as per data of Pharmatrac and Pharmexcil upto 2015-16.
- (c): The government makes every endeavor to see that the manufacturers do  not  face  any  difficulty  and  wherever  required,  the  Inter-Ministerial Consultations are done to expedite the matter.

(d) & (e): The creation of separate Ministry for Pharmaceuticals is a matter to be considered keeping in view the mandate of all the Central Government Ministries/Departments dealing with the sector. At present there is no such proposal before the government.

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