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Lok Sabha Question No. 2792 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-13
Subject: National Fishermen Welfare Fund
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER

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

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO  2792 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH  MARCH, 2018

## NATIONAL FISHERMEN WELFARE FUND

## 2792.   SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  Government's  liability  towards  National  Fishermen  Welfare  Fund (NFWF) housing scheme for various States including Kerala, year-wise;
- (b)       whether any proposal has been received by the  Government  from  the  State Government of Kerala for release of the balance share under the above scheme; and
- (c)    if so, the present status of the proposal thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRIMATI KRISHNA RAJ)

(a) to  (c)  : The  Department  of  Animal  Husbandry,  Dairying  and  Fisheries(DADF), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare at present has no dedicated scheme/fund called National  Fishermen  Welfare  Fund(NFWF).    However,  the  DADF,  Ministry  of  Agriculture and  Farmers  Welfare,  based  on  the  proposal  submitted  by  the  State  Governments/Union Territories(UTs)  and  keeping  in  view  the  financial  resources  availability  under  the  Central Scheme,  provides central financial assistance to the State Governments/UTs for construction of houses for fishermen.  The DADF, during the year 2014-15, under the erstwhile Central Sector Scheme on National Scheme of Welfare of Fishermen had released central share of Rs.325  lakh  to  the  Government  of  Kerala  for  construction  of  1300  houses  for  fishermen. Subsequently, the DADF during the fiscal  year 2016-17 had also released central share of Rs.100.20 lakh to the Government of Kerala for construction of 167 fishermen houses under the Central Plan Scheme on Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2791 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-13
Subject: Livestock Insurance Scheme
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR SINGH, CHANDU LAL SAHU

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

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 2791

TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH  MARCH, 2018

## LIVESTOCK INSURANCE SCHEME

2791:   SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH: SHRI CHANDU LAL SAHU

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state?

- (a) Whether the Government has implemented any scheme for livestock insurance to protect the cattle rearers;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, whether the Government proposes to implement any such scheme; and
- (d) if so, the time by which the said scheme is likely to be implemented by the Government?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE (SHRIMATI KRISHNA RAJ)

(a) and (b): National  Livestock  Mission  (NLM)  has  been  implementing  Risk  Management  and Insurance  component  under  Sub-mission  of  Livestock  Development  in  conjunction  with  State Governments. Under the scheme, it covers the indigenous / crossbred  milch  animals,  pack  animals (Horses, Donkey, Mules, Camels, Ponies and Cattle/Buffalo Male) and Other livestock (Goat, Sheep, Pig,  Rabbit,  Yak  and  Mithun).  Benefit  of  subsidy  is  restricted  to  5  animals  per  beneficiary  per household for all animals except sheep, goat, pig and rabbit. In case of sheep, goat, pig and rabbit, the benefit of subsidy is restricted based on 'Cattle Unit' and one cattle unit is equal to 10 animals i.e for sheep, goat, pig and rabbit. The animals indicated above are covered for all the States / UTs.

- (c) and (d) : does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2790 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-13
Subject: Internal Security
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SADASHIV KISAN LOKHANDE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2790

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 13 TH  MARCH, 2018 /PHALGUNA 22, 1939 (SAKA)

INTERNAL SECURITY

†2790. SHRI SADASHIV LOKHANDE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to constitute any Committee for improving the police force of the States and other police organisations in order to deal with terrorism and strengthen the internal security;

(b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the said Committee has been constituted; and (d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): ' Police'  and  'Public  Order'  are  State  subjects  as  per  the  7 th Schedule of the Constitution of India.  However, the Central Government assists the State Governments in matters such as terrorism, acknowledging  it  as  a  shared  responsibility.      Therefore,  in  order  to enhance the capacity of the State Police Forces to deal with terrorism, the Central  Agencies conduct the training  programmes  /  workshops  on intelligence gathering and sharing, training of Special Forces to deal with terror  incidents  and  investigation  of  terror  related  cases.    No  committee has been constituted recently by the Government in this regard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2789 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-13
Subject: Direct Recruitment of Technical Officers in ICAR
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: LALLU SINGH, SANJAY SHAMRAO DHOTRE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2789

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 13/03/2018

## DIRECT RECRUITMENT OF TECHNICAL OFFICERS IN ICAR

2789.  SHRI LALLU SINGH:

SHRI SANJAY DHOTRE:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f"k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  fact  that  the  ICAR  Governing  Body  had taken a decision to implement the Algusundaram Committee recommendations with regard to  removal  of  anomalies  of  5th  CPC  recommendations  pertaining  to  the  direct  recruited Technical Officers in Group 'A' (category-II) service in ICAR and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether it is a fact that consequent upon the ICAR Governing Body's decision on the above  subject,  it  had  recommended  the  case  to  the  Government  for  according  necessary approval;

- (c) if so, the details of the action taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (d) the details of the reasons for the delay in implementing the decision, so far?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f'k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h

## (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) The Governing Body (GB) of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in its 237th Meeting held on 29.6.2016 approved the recommendations  of Dr. K. Algusundram Committee  regarding  removal  of  anomalies  of  5th  CPC  recommendations  pertaining  to Technical Services of ICAR.  The GB observed inter-alia that the recommendations of the VII  Pay  Commission  as  approved  by  Government  of  India  may  be  looked  into.    If  the grievances of the Technical staff are not redressed with the acceptance of the recommendations of the VII Pay Commission, then a comprehensive proposal may be sent afresh to the Ministry of Finance, GOI for approval.   It is informed that there is no hierarchy of Group 'A' in category-II.

- (b) Yes, Madam.

(c) The proposal was sent to the Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India for concurrence vide ID Note dated 04.11.2016 after concurrence of Internal Finance Division (IFD).  In response, the  Ministry  of  Finance  had  asked  for  further  information,  which  has  been  collected  and compiled.

- (d) There is no delay.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2786 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-13
Subject: Pharma Industry
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: RITI PATHAK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

## DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2786 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 13 th  March, 2018

## Pharma Industry

†2786. SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK:

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

- (a)  whether  there  has  been  a  considerable  growth/development  of  pharmaceutical industry during the last few years;
- (b)  if  so,  the  growth  rate  of  the  said  industry  during  the  last  three  years  and  the current year;
- (c) the growth rate in the production of medicines and the prices thereof during the said period;
- (d) whether any difference has been noticed in the growth rate of medicine production under scheduled and nonscheduled categories; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof, categorywise?

## 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): Yes, Madam.

(b):  Based  on  the  report  of  the  All  Indian  Origin  Chemists  &  Distributors  Ltd.'s Advanced  Working,  Action  and  Correction  System  (AWACS),  the  details  of  Annual Turnover for the last three years is as under:

(Rs  in crores)

| Type of Medicines*         | Year ended Dec 15   | Year ended Dec 16   | Year ended Dec 17   |
|----------------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|
| Scheduled Formulations     | 20,248              | 20,580              | 19,877              |
| Non-Scheduled formulations | 79,383              | 89,693              | 96,512              |
| Total                      | 99,632              | 1,10,273            | 1,16,389            |

(c): Based on the report of the All Indian Origin Chemists & Distributors Ltd.'s Advanced Working, Action and Correction System (AWACS), the details of growth rate for the last three years is as under:

| Type of Medicines*         | Year ended Dec 15   | Year ended Dec 16   | Year ended Dec 17   |
|----------------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|
| Growth rate                |                     |                     |                     |
| Scheduled Formulations     | 13%                 | 2%                  | -3%                 |
| Non-Scheduled formulations | 15%                 | 13%                 | 8%                  |
| Overall                    | 14%                 | 11%                 | 6%                  |

(d) and (e): It is observed from the reply to (c) above, there has been a sharper drop in the growth  rate of  Scheduled  formulations  as  compared  to  Non-Scheduled formulations.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2783 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-13
Subject: List of Infiltrated Militants
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2783

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 13 TH  MARCH, 2018 /PHALGUNA 22, 1939 (SAKA)

LIST OF INFILTRATED MILITANTS

2783. SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Union  Government  has  requested  the  Government  of Pakistan to furnish a comprehensive list of militant groups who infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir recently;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the reaction of Pakistan thereto?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):   The Government has through established channels of communication  such  as  DGMOs,  meetings  of  border  guarding  forces  as well  as  diplomatic  channels,  repeatedly  lodged  strong  protests  against continued  support  to  cross-border  terrorism  against  India  by  Pakistan, including  by  providing  cover  fire  in  support  of  cross-border  infiltration  of terrorists.  India  has  repeatedly  called  upon  Pakistan  to  abide  by  its commitment  to  not  allow  any  territory  under  its  control  to  be  used  for terrorism against India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2782 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-13
Subject: Change in DPCO
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY, Y. S. AVINASH REDDY

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2782 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 13 th  March, 2018

## Change in DPCO

2782. SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA: SHRI Y.S. AVINASH REDDY:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Government is contemplating on bringing considerable changes in the Drug Price Control Order (DPCO);
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of the changes likely to be incorporated in the fresh DPCO?

## 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): The Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013 is amended from time to time keeping in view the requirements of the time and other developments.
- (b) & (c): In view of reply to (a) above, does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2779 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-13
Subject: Administrative Control of Rubber Board
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

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

## LOK  SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2779 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 13 TH   MARCH, 2018

## ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL OF RUBBER BOARD

## 2779.   SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government is considering to transfer the Administrative Control of Rubber Board to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether any request has been received by the Government in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and 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 (d): A  proposal  containing  Note  of  Committee  of  Secretaries  was  received  from Department of  Commerce on  26.10.2017 for transfer  of  the  administrative  control  of  Rubber Board  from  Department  of  Commerce  to  Department  of  Agriculture,  Cooperation  &  Farmers Welfare  (DAC&FW)  and  sought  comments  of  DAC&FW.  DAC&FW  furnished  comments  to Department of Commerce informing that it will not be justifiable to transfer the functions relating to  production,  development  and  domestic  marketing  in  respect  of  Plantation  crops  from Department of Commerce  to DAC&FW.  DAC&FW  therefore requested Committee of Secretaries  not  to  support  the  draft  note  circulated  by  Department  of  Commerce  regarding transfer of functions relating to production and  development  of plantation crops from Department  of  Commerce  to  Ministry  of  Agriculture  &  Farmers  Welfare.  Department  of Commerce has informed that it has been decided by the Cabinet Secretariat to maintain status quo.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2777 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-13
Subject: Coastal Police Stations
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: FAIZAL P.P. MOHAMMED, RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2777

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 13 TH  MARCH, 2018 /PHALGUNA 22, 1939 (SAKA)

COASTAL POLICE STATIONS

2777. MOHAMMED FAIZAL: SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  number  of  Coastal  Police  Stations  presently  operational  in  the country, State-wise/UT-wise;

(b)  the  details  of  measures  taken  by  the  Government  for  strengthening coastal  police  stations  and  the  amount  extended  to  the  coastal  police stations during the last three years, State-wise;

(c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  more  coastal  police stations or has received any representation in this regard; and

(d) if so, the details and status thereof, location-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Coastal Security Scheme has been implemented in phases since 2005,  with  the  objective  of  strengthening  capacity  and  infrastructure  of Police  Force  of  the  coastal  States/UTs  for  patrolling  and  surveillance  of coastal  areas,  particularly  shallow  areas  close  to  the  coast.  Under  the scheme,  194  Coastal  Police  Stations  (CPS)  are  operational,  and  Coastal Police  has  been  equipped  with  204  boats,  24  jetties,  284  four-wheelers, 554  two-wheelers, 97  checkposts,  58  outposts  and  30   barracks.  The

## L.S.US.Q NO. 2777 FOR 13.03.2018

Coastal Police Stations are also equipped with navigation/ communication equipment, card readers, equipment enhancing night operation capabilities of boats, computer systems, etc.

Phase-II  of  the  scheme  is  in  progress  with  effect  from  2011.  Under  this scheme, Rs. 129.69 crore has already been released to coastal States/UTs for creation of infrastructure, including coastal police stations.

(c) & (d): The Coastal Security Scheme, Phase-I (2005-2011) and Phase-II (2011-2020)  were  formulated  based  on  the  suggestions/recommendations of coastal States/UTs. Coastal security being an ongoing process, feedback from all stakeholders is obtained from time to time for improving the coastal security mechanism.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2776 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-13
Subject: Supply of Water
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: OM PRAKASH YADAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2776

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 13, 2018 SUPPLY OF WATER

No. 2776    SHRI OM PRAKASH YADAV:

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

- (a) the steps taken by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for adequate supply of water to the residents of DDA flats in Sector28, Rohini, Delhi; and
- (b) the details of initiative taken by DDA to start supplying water through pipelines instead of water tankers?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a)  :  The  Delhi  Development  Authority (DDA) has intimated that water is being supplied through underground reservoir (UGR)  in the  area  of  Sector-28,  Rohini.  However,  as  the  water  supply  is not  adequate  for  drinking  purposes  the  demand  of  residents  is also being met by supplying water through tankers.
- (b) : In addition to (a) above,  DDA has informed that connection has  also  been  given  from  the  command  tank  sector-29,  Rohini and water supply through pipeline will commence after testing of water.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2774 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-13
Subject: Consumption of Rice and Pulses
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: ABHISHEK SINGH, LAKHAN LAL SAHU

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2774

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 13 TH   MARCH, 2018

## CONSUMPTION OF RICE AND PULSES

2774.  SHRI ABHISHEK SINGH: SHRI LAKHAN LAL SAHU:

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

- (a) the quantum of rice and pulse production and consumption in the country during the current year, State/UT-wise; and
- (b) the steps taken by the Government to encourage production of cereals and the details of the results achieved 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 GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a): The details of the State-wise estimates of production of rice and pulses in the country, as per the Second Advance Estimates for 2017-18, are given at Annexure.  However, there are no official estimates available for State-wise consumption of rice and pulses in the country for the current year.
- (b): To increase the foodgrain production including cereals Government implements various schemes such as Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, National Food Security Mission, Soil Health Card, promotion of Neem Coated Urea, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana etc.

As  per  the  Second  Advance  Estimates  for  2017-18,  the  production  of  cereals  is estimated at record 253.54 million tonnes which is higher by 1.56 million tonnes as compared to production of 251.98 million tonnes achieved during 2016-17.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2773 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-13
Subject: National Urban Housing Fund
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE, C. MAHENDRAN, RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKAR, SANTOSH AHLAWAT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.  2773

TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 13, 2018

NATIONAL URBAN HOUSING FUND

No. 2773

SHRI J.J.T. NATTERJEE:

SHRI C. MAHENDRAN:

SHRI RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKER:

SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT:

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

- (a) whether the Government has recently established National Urban Housing
- Fund (NUHF) to finance affordable houses in urban areas;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the number of houses proposed to be constructed under NUHF along with the budgetary allocation thereof, State/UT- wise;
- (d) Whether the fund will be raised from non-budgetary sources and will tap into existing Government entities such as Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO);
- (e) if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) whether the Government has any plan to plug any budgetary shortfalls and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a) to (f) :The Central Government has approved a proposal for creation of a dedicated National Urban Housing Fund (NUHF) for Rs.60,000 crores to be raised through Extra Budgetary Resources (EBR), over four years, for providing central assistance for funding construction of affordable houses under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Awas  Yojana  (Urban)  {PMAY  (U)}  Mission. Government  of  India  has  identified  Building  Materials  and  Technology Promotion  Council  (BMTPC),  an  autonomous  organization  under  the Ministry, to act as an agency for borrowing fund, as per requirement, on behalf  of  Government  of  India  for  the  NUHF  from  any  identified  lending agency or financial institution and disbursing the fund to the States/UTs and Central Nodal Agencies, on the advice of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Through the mechanism of NUHF, Government of India aims to fulfil the target of providing houses to all eligible families/ beneficiaries of the urban area under Housing for All by 2022 Mission.

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