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Lok Sabha Question No. 3120 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Engineering Colleges for Skill Development
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: BHARAT SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3120 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

Engineering Colleges for Skill Development

## †3120. SHRI BHARAT SINGH:

## Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  decision  to  transform  existing  engineering colleges into the skill development centres;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the extant status of this scheme; and
- (d) the time by which it is likely to be finalised?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)

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(a) to (d) : No, Madam. Ministry of Human Resource Development has not taken a  decision  to  transform  existing  Engineering  Colleges  into  the  Skill  Development centres.  But, it has been decided to use the infrastructure of the All India Council for Technical  Education (AICTE) approved Engineering Colleges and Polytechnics for skilling  the  unemployed  youth  after  college  hours.  For  this  purpose,  a  scheme namely Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) by Technical Institutes has been launched on 02 nd  October, 2016 to impart Engineering Skills to 10 lakhs youths in next three years (from the Academic year 2016-17 to 2018-19).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3119 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Setting up of IIFT
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: RAVINDRA BABU  PANDULA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3119 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 th  DECEMBER, 2016

## SETTING UP OF IIFT

## 3119. DR. RAVINDRA BABU

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वाͨणÏय एवं उɮयोग मंğी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  Indian  Institute  of  Foreign  Trade  (IIFT)  in Andhra Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the progress made in this regard so far; and
- (c) the proposed location of the said Institute along with the projected timeline for setting up of this Institute?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

(a) to (c) Yes Madam. The Government has made a proposal to establish IIFT in Andhra Pradesh. For this purpose, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has agreed to provide 25 acres of land in Kakinada SEZ. Further, a central team visited the site to  ascertain the suitability  of the site. A  decision  was taken to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) on the proposal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3118 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Investment by Oil Company in Adani LNG Project
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3118 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## INVESTMENT BY OIL COMPANY IN ADANI LNG PROJECT

## 3118.   DR. GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU:

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

## isVªksfy;e vkSj izkd`frd xSl ea=h

(a) whether the Government/Indian Oil Corporation Limited and GAIL proposes to buy stake in Adani LNG project set up in Odisha;

- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the norms/criteria fixed/adopted in this regard; and
- (c) the quantum of funds invested by IOCL and GAIL in the said project?

## ANSWER

पेट्रोलियम और प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्रािय में राज् य मंत्ररी (स् विंत्र प्राार ( श्ररी धमेन्द  र प्रधान

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

(a) to (c): Dhamra LNG Terminal Private Limited (DLTPL) is a special purpose vehicle (SPV) owned  by  a  company  of  Adani  group  namely  Adani  Petroleum  Terminal  Private  Limited (APTPL). DLTPL is setting up a 5 MMTPA LNG terminal at Dhamra port in Odisha.

DLTPL, APTL, Indian Oil and  GAIL have signed a non-binding Memorandum  of Understanding  (MoU)  on  21 st September,  2016  for  acquiring  equity  by  GAIL  and  IOCL  in DLTPL's  aforesaid  LNG  project  depending  upon  techno-commercial  viability,  favorable outcome  of  due  diligence,  approvals  of  IOCL  and  GAIL  managements,  besides,  successful negotiation of the respective Regasification and Joint Venture Agreements.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3117 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Establishment of New Tourism Circuits
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3117 ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW TOURISM CIRCUITS

## 3117. SHRI J.J.T. NATTERJEE:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the  Government proposes to  create tourism  circuits to connect various destinations and to attract visitors across the country;
- (b) if so, the details of proposed/finalised Tourism Circuits so far, State/UT-wise;
- (c) the  funds  allocated  and  expenditure  incurred  during  the  last three years, year-wise;
- (d) whether the Union Government has received requests/proposals  from  various  States  for  inclusion  of  more such tourism circuits and if so, the details thereof, State-wise along with the status of the proposals, State-wise; and
- (e) whether  the  Government  is  planning  to establish  a  new tourism circuit in the State of Tamil Nadu and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) to (e): For  Integrated  Development  of  Theme-Based  Tourist Circuits  in  the  country,  the  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  launched Swadesh Darshan Scheme in 2014-15.

Under  the  Scheme,  thirteen  thematic  circuits  have  been Circuit, Buddhist Circuit, Himalayan Circuit, Coastal Circuit, Krishna Circuit, Desert  Circuit,  Tribal  Circuit,  Eco  Circuit,  Wildlife  Circuit,  Rural identified for development namely; North-East India Circuit, Spiritual Circuit, Ramayana Circuit and Heritage Circuit.

The details of funds allocated and expenditure incurred under the Scheme since its launch are as under

(Rs. in Crore)

|   Sr. No. | Year    |   Budget allocated | Expenditure incurred   |
|-----------|---------|--------------------|------------------------|
|         1 | 2014-15 |              20    | 20.00                  |
|         2 | 2015-16 |             310    | 309.55                 |
|         3 | 2016-17 |             706.35 | 691.97(*)              |

(*)As on 25.11.2016.

The receipt of proposals from State Governments/UT Administrations for Central Financial Assistance for tourism projects  is  a  continuous  process.  The  projects  are  sanctioned subject  to  availability  of  funds,  submission  of  suitable  detailed project  reports,  adherence  to  scheme  guidelines  and  utilization  of funds released earlier.

The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned a project for Development  of  Coastal  Circuit  (Chennai  -  Mamamallapuram  Rameshwaram  -  Manpadu  -  Kanyakumari)  in  Tamil  Nadu  with Central  Financial  Assistance  of  Rs.99.92  crore  under  Swadesh Darshan Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3116 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Construction of Tourism Resorts
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: HARIOM SINGH RATHORE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†3116 ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## CONSTRUCTION OF TOURISM RESORTS

## †3116. SHRI HARIOM SINGH RATHORE:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of tourism resorts being run by the Government in the country;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof including Rajasthan;
- (c) the  amount  of  funds  allocated  for  the  construction  of  these resorts, State/UT-wise along with the amount of funds utilised; and
- (d) the  number  of  tourism  resorts  for  which  sanction  has  been given during the last three years and  the current year, State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) & (b): Construction and operation of tourist resorts is primarily a  private  sector  activity.  However,  India  Tourism  Development Corporation (ITDC), a Public Sector Undertaking under the administrative control of the Ministry of Tourism, operates a tourist resort, Hotel Pondicherry Ashok, Puducherry, a Joint Venture between  ITDC  and  Pondicherry  Industrial  Promotion  Development Investment Corporation Ltd.
- (c): At  present  there  is  no  scheme  in  the  Ministry  of  Tourism  for construction of resorts.

- (d): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3113 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Prevention of Sexual Harassment in Campuses
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: DINESH TRIVEDI, KIRTI (JHA) AZAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3113 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## Prevention of Sexual Harassment in Campuses

3113.  SHRI DINESH TRIVEDI: SHRI KIRTI AZAD:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received complaints of sexual harassment and exploitation  of  tribal  girls  in  the  Educational  Institutions  in  various  States  including Maharashtra and if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;
- (b) the remedial steps taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) the  implementation  status  of  the  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC) Regulations, 2015;
- (d) whether any colleges have been derecognised due to the failure to meet the said regulations and if so, details thereof; and
- (e) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  in  this  regard  to  ensure  the  safety  of women in campuses?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR.MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)

- (a) to (e): The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has informed that no such complaint has been received in the last three years. However, taking cognizance of press reports about sexual  abuse  in  State-run  schools,  all  State  Governments  were  informed  and addressed accordingly.

The  University Grants  Commission  (UGC)  has  stated  that  no  specific complaint has been received. The UGC has also published Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students in Higher Educational Institutions Regulations, 2015 in the Gazette of India on 2nd May, 2016 which is  also  available  on  the  UGC  website:  www.ugc.ac.in.  Secretary,  UGC,  has also  sent  a  letter  on  5th  July,  2016  to  the  Vice-Chancellors  of  all  Universities  to implement  the  Regulations.  The  UGC  has  also  set  up  a  task  force  to  review  the measures for ensuring the safety of women  and programmes for gender sensitization  on  campuses.  The  SAKSHAM report  is available on UGC website at www.ugc.ac.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3112 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Centenary of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhayaya's Birth
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: HUKUM SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3112 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## CENTENARY OF PANDIT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA'S BIRTH

## 3112. SHRI HUKUM SINGH:

Will the Minister of Culture be pleased to state:

(a)  whether the Government proposes year long centenary celebrations of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay's  birth and if so, the details thereof; and

(b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  a  number  of  films  on  his  life, introduction  of  welfare  schemes,  research,  workshops,  seminars  and books in all Indian languages and English and if so, the details thereof and response received from the general public in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM

## DR. MAHESH SHARMA

(a) Yes,  Madam.  The  Government  has  decided  to  commemorate  the birth centenary of Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya. Hon'ble Finance Minister in his budget speech 2016-17 has allocated an initial sum of Rs.100.00 crore for this purpose.

(b)  Advertisement  in  national  dailies  inviting  proposals  from  state governments/Universities/reputed  institutions/NGOs  etc.  for  activities which can be taken up under the commemoration was given. A large number of such proposals have been received. No decision has so far been  taken  regarding  the  activities to  be  undertaken  under  the commemoration.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3111 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Schools in Jammu and Kashmir
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVNTHI), BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3111 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 th  DECEMBER, 2016

## Schools in Jammu and Kashmir

3111.  SHRI MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVANTHI): SHRI B. SENGUTTUVAN:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  ignoramus  terrorist  groups  have  been torching schools in the Kashmir Valley with a view to preventing children from getting education;
- (b) if so, the number of such schools burnt down by the ignorant terrorists; and
- (c)  the  steps  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  to  resurrect  these schools so that children do not suffer academic year loss?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI UPENDRA KUSHWAHA)

- (a)  &  (b):  As  per  information  received  from  the  State  Government  of  Jammu  & Kashmir, in the last few months of unrest in Kashmir valley 31 school buildings, 14 fully and 17 partially, have been burnt. (c): The School Education Department of the State Government has categorized the  schools  in  terms  of  threat  perceptions  into  three  categories  viz.  normal, sensitive  and  hypersensitive  and  all  sensitive  and  hypersensitive  schools  have been provided watch and ward staff by redeploying the available manpower of education department. The  measures  taken  by  the  State  Government  to  protect  the  schools  have

resulted in thwarting 14 attempts to burn the schools during last one month. The issue  of  protection  of  schools  is  being  monitored  regularly  and  all  requisite measures are being taken to ensure protection of the school buildings.

As an interim measure the students enrolled in schools which were damaged in incidents  of  arson  have  been  enrolled  in  adjoining  schools  so  that  academic interests of  students  are safeguarded as well as redeployment of teaching and non-teaching staff of the damaged schools accordingly.

All  schools remained open during the unrest months and the attendance of the teaching staff is of the order of 90% in some district of Kashmir Division. Recently Board  examinations  have  been  conducted  successfully  in  the  State  with  95% students' attendance.

Under  the  Centrally  Sponsored  Schemes  of  Sarva  Shiksha  Abhiyan  and Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan, every year State Governments and UT Administrations propose their Annual Work Plan and Budget for central assistance  to  improve  the  conditions  of  schools  in  their  respective  States  and UTs,  which  are  examined  and  approved  as  per  extant  guidelines  of  these schemes. Till date, no proposal has been received from the State Government of Jammu & Kashmir with regard to closed or burnt schools in Kashmir Valley.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3110 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Financial Assistance for International Geeta Festival
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: RATTAN LAL KATARIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†3110 ANSWERED ON 05.12.2016

## FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL GEETA FESTIVAL

## †3110. SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  trying  to  develop  world  famous Kurukshetra  of  Haryana  as  Geeta  Dham  as  a  global  tourism centre under Prasad Scheme, Kurukshetra;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  Krishna  devotees  from  every  corner  of  the  country and from other countries of the world as well visit Vrindavan and Dwarika, similarly lakhs of people visit Geeta Knowledge Place (Gita Gyan Sthali) Kurukshetra every year;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government to develop Geeta Dham;
- (e) whether  International  Geeta  Festival  has  been  fixed  to  be organised in Kurukshetra from 1st December to 10th December; and
- (f) if so, the contribution supposed to be made by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) & (b): The  Ministry of  Tourism  has  launched  the National Mission  on  Pilgrimage  Rejuvenation  and  Spiritual  Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) Scheme to develop and beautify pilgrimage sites/cities  in  the  country.  Under  the  scheme  the  projects  are undertaken for development at identified sites. Kurukshetra has not been  identified as a site/city  for  development  under  PRASAD Scheme. However, Kurukshetra has been identified as a destination for  development under  Krishna Circuit  theme of Swadesh Darshan Scheme.

(c) & (d): Large number  of pilgrims/tourists  visits  Krishna  sites  in the  country  including  Dwarka,  Vrindavan,  Kurukshetra  every  year. For  development  of  Kurukshetra  the  Ministry  has  sanctioned  a project 'Development of Tourism infrastructures at places related to Mahabharata in Kurukshetra, Haryana' for Rs.97.35 crore during the year 2016-17.The sites  covered for development  under the project includes  Braham  Sarover,  Jyotisar,  Narkatari,  Sanhit  Sarover  & Kurukshetra City. (e) & (f): The  Geeta  Jayanti  Utsava  is  scheduled  to  be  held  in Kurukshetra,  Haryana from 6 th   to  10 th   December,  2016.  No  Central Financial assistance has been sanctioned for the said project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3109 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Postponement of Cultural Programmes
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: CHINTAMAN NAVSHA WANAGA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3109

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 th  DECEMBER, 2016

## POSTPONEMENT OF CULTURAL PROGRAMMES

3109. Adv. Chintaman Navasha Wanaga:Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to

- (a) whether some cultural programmes scheduled for presentation in any foreign country  ha ve been  postponed  due  to  the  impact  of  the  recent  currency

state: demonetisation; (b) if so, the details thereof; and

- (c) the names of the countries where programmes have been postponed?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  CULTURE  & TOURISM

## (Dr. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) No, Madam.
- (b) & (c)    Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3107 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Petrol Production from Crop Stubble
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: SHER SINGH GHUBAYA, RAMA DEVI, RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY, BHARATI DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL, CHINTAMANI MALVIYA

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3107 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 th  DECEMBER, 2016

## PETROL PRODUCTION FROM CROP STUBBLE

## 3107.  SHRI SHER SINGH GHUBAYA:

SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

DR. RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY:

DR. BHARATIBEN D. SHYAL:

PROF. CHINTAMANI MALVIYA:

## isVªksfy;e vkSj izkd`frd xSl ea=h

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government proposes to set up petrol producing projects  from crop stubble/agriculture waste in the country including Punjab;
- (b)    if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  status  of  the  proposed  projects  at  present, State/UT-wise; and
- (c)    the details of the expenditure likely to be incurred on the said project?

## ANSWER

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## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

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(a) to (c): On 10.12.2014, the Government allowed procurement of second generation ethanol  produced  from  other  non-food  feedstocks,  like  cellulosic  and  ligno  cellulosic materials including petrochemical route.

Oil PSUs under Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas have decided setting up of  twelve  2G  ethanol  plants  across  eleven  States  in  the  country,  including  one  at Bhatinda, Punjab.

The financial outlay of these projects is estimated at Rs. 800 crore to Rs. 1000 crore per plant.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3106 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-05
Subject: Proosal of "Oil for Exort Mechanism"
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: DUSHYANT SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3106

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 th  DECEMBER, 2016

## PROPOSAL OF "OIL FOR EXORT MECHANISM"

## 3106. SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वाͨणÏय एवं उɮयोग मंğी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether India has proposed for an "Oil for Export  Mechanism" to Venezuela due to its inability to pay money to Indian pharma companies;
- (b) if so, the details of the said proposal;
- (c) whether Venezuela has agreed to this proposal and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the steps taken/proposed to be taken to assist Indian pharma companies to recover money from Venezuela?

## ANSWER

## okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx jkT; ea=h ¼Jherh fueZyk lhrkje.k½ ¼Lora= izHkkj½

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

(a)  to  (d)  :    India  has  proposed  to  Venezuela  to  adjust  the  pending  payments  of  Indian pharmaceutical  companies  against  the  payments  made  by  the  Indian  Oil  Companies  to Venezuela,  through  a  regular  mechanism,  controlled  by  the  central  banks.    The  response from the Venezuela Government has yet not been received.  The Government of India  has taken up the issue with the Venezuelan authorities at all levels during meetings/communications with them from time to time.

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