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Lok Sabha Question No. 4630 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Minimum Import Price of Aluminium
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: R. VANAROJA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4630 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30/03/2017

## Minimum Import Price of Aluminium

## 4630   SHRIMATI VANAROJA R:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that primary aluminium producers incurred losses of around Rs.4,025 crore in the last fiscal substantially higher than Rs.1,480 crore during 2014-15 and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether China is exporting surplus quantities of aluminium to India amid weak domestic demand and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  take  up  this  matter  for  imposing  minimum  import  price  on aluminium to protect the domestic industry; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) MINES, COAL, NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) As per study report on assessment of Minimum Import Price (MIP) for Aluminium in India, prepared by MECON Ltd., a Government of India enterprise, loss of primary aluminium producers was  Rs.943/crore during financial year 2014-15 which  increased to Rs.4,283/- crore during financial year 2015-16. The reason behind this was an increase in production cost and slump in London Metal Exchange (LME) price of aluminium from average USD 2,317.50/MT in 2011-12 to USD 1591.82/MT in 2015-16.
- (b) There was an increase in import from China amid weak domestic demand. The details are given as under :
- (c) & (d) Representations for imposition of MIP on aluminium products have been received from Aluminium Association  of  India  (AAI).  This  Ministry  is  making  all  possible  efforts  including  considering imposition of Minimum Import Price (MIP) on certain categories of aluminium products to protect the domestic industry.

|   Sl No. | ITEM                                  | 2013-14 (in MT)   | 2014-15 (in MT)   | 2015-16 (in MT)   | 2016-17 (Up to Dec' 2016) (in MT)   |
|----------|---------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------------------------|
|        1 | Primary Aluminium (HS 7601)           | 3,48,889          | 3,43,428          | 4,21,964          | 3,28,717                            |
|        2 | Other Aluminium Products (HS 7603-16) | 2,77,853          | 3,82,398          | 3,81,102          | 2,94,770                            |
|        3 | Aluminium Scrap (HS 7602)             | 7,21,630          | 8,69,480          | 8,67,472          | 7,25,042                            |
|        4 | Total Imports (1+2+3)                 | 13,48,372         | 15,95,306         | 16,70,538         | 13,48,529                           |
|        5 | Imports from China                    | 1,60,927          | 2,23,651          | 2,34,072          | 1,73,201                            |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4626 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Leasing out of Hangers at Begumpet Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

4626.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4626

(To be answered on the March 2017) 30th

## LEASING OUT OF HANGERS AT BEGUMPET AIRPORT

SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (b) if s0, the details thereof; and

be pleased to state:-

- {e)sirkether tthe Goverunent %f Telangana has requested the Ministry for out the hangers at Begumpet airport to the State Government for establishment %f skiii development academy; leasing
- so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) to (c): Madam Government of Telangena has requested the Ministry for term lease of hangers and un-used buildings at Begumpet Airport to India Engineering Services Limited (ATESL), a subsidiary of Air India Limited; is not in a position to part with the hangers held by Air India as the Same are required for providing Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility for their aircraft Yes; long

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4625 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Roads and Bridges in Assam
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: MAULANA BADRUDDIN AJMAL

be pleased to state:

- (a) the present status of the roads and bridges under package No. AS-05-25, AS-05-26, AS-05-41, AS-05-42 and AS- 05-43 in Assam;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  taken  note  of  the  fact  that  due  to  non-completion  of  the  works people are facing a lot of inconvenience;
- (c) the time by which works under above packages are likely to be completed; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a) to (d ) There are no packages as per No. AS-05-25, AS-05-26, AS-05-41, AS-05-42 and AS-0543 in Assam under NHAI/NHIDCL. However, 28 projects  on various stretches of National Highway under  East  West  corridor  in  Assam  are  under  execution  by  NHAI/NHIDCL,  of  which  8  have  been completed. Proper maintenance is being carried out in the stretches which are yet to be completed so as to minimize inconvenience to the commuter.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4625

ANSWERED ON 30 TH  MARCH, 2017

## ROADS AND BRIDGES IN ASSAM

## 4625.   SHRI BADRUDDIN AJMAL:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सडक़ परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 4624 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Withholding of Margin Money
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4624 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2017

## WITHHOLDING OF MARGIN MONEY

## 4624.  SHRI C. MAHENDRAN:

## Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of policy or practice for withholding margin money paid by firms/companies under RBI  20:80  Gold  Import  Policy  to  the  Handicrafts  and  Handlooms  Export  Corporation  of  India Limited (HHEC);
- (b) the total amount so far refunded or withheld wholly or partially after expiry of agreements between firms/companies and HHEC; and
- (c) the authority under which the said amounts are withheld and interest payable for accumulated margin money with interest rate and the period thereof, company-wise?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र मंरी ( श्री अज )

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI AJAY TAMTA)

- (a): There  is  no  RBI  policy  or  practice  for  withholding  margin  money  under  RBI  20:80  Gold Import  Policy  to  the  Handicrafts  and  Handlooms  Exports  Corporation  of  India  Limited.  However HHEC  has  framed  a  policy  with  respect  to  the  requirement  of  said  RBI  20:80  policy.    As  per agreement framed under the policy, the following  procedures for margin money was practiced:-
- (i) The buyer shall pay interest free margin money @5% of indented value of the gold at the time of placing the indent for import of gold to HHEC on its behalf. Margin money shall be adjusted upon final delivery of the gold meant for export & domestic consumption on pro-rata basis after adjustment of any dues, amount arising out of forex fluctuation, bank charges, any expenditure etc.
- (ii) Margin  money  @30% (Interest  free)  of  the  value  of  gold  towards  custom  duty,  VAT, statutory duties as applicable from time to time is deposited with HHEC.  HHEC shall release 50 per cent of the said amount at the time of delivery of gold meant for export only after receipt of the proof of export of gold by the buyer and the balance amount shall be  paid  only  after  receipt  of  Bank  Realization  certificate  and  release  of  bond  by  the custom authorities for the exported gold jewellery.
- (iii) Any  sum  of  money  due  and  payable  to  the  Buyer  (including  the  security  deposit returnable  to  him)  under  that  contract  may  be  withheld  or  retained  by  way  of  lien  by HHEC against any claim of HHEC in respect of payment of a sum of money arising out of or under any other contract entered into by the Buyer with HHEC.
- (b): The  margin  money  collected  by  HHEC  as  per  the  agreement  framed  by  HHEC  under  the policy of RBI  20:80 Gold Import was released in the form of refund or adjustment against any dues payable to HHEC. No amount is withheld under margin money account. The total amount of margin money received & subsequently refunded/adjusted is Rs. 176.80 Crores.
- (c): No margin money under 20:80 Scheme of RBI was withheld.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4618 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Kanyakumari-Kolkata Coastal Highway
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  extend  the  coastal  highway  from  Kanyakumari  to  Kolkata through the eastern coast of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has received a proposal to connect Kolkata-Mumbai with NH-66; and (d) if so, the details thereof along with the estimated expenditure and time schedule therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a) and (b) The stretch from Kolkata to Chennai, from Puducherry to  Nagappatinam and from NH44 near Karungulam  to Kanyakumari are already connected by existing National  Highway (NH)network.

The Ministry has taken up detailed review of NHs network with a view to develop the road connectivity to Border areas, development of Coastal roads including road connectivity for Non-Major ports, improvement in the efficiency of National Corridors, development of Economic Corridors, along with integration with Sagarmala, construction / rehabilitation / widening of major bridges and Railway Over Bridges (ROBs) / Railway Under Bridges (RUBs) on NHs, connectivity Improvement Program for Char-Dham (Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunothri & Gangothri in Uttarakhand) etc., under proposed new  programmes.  The  proposal,  inter-alia,  includes  development  of  stretches  connecting  ChennaiPuducherry and Nagappatinam-Vedaranniyam-Tagattur-Manalmelkudi-Mimisal-Tondi-TuticorinKayalpattinam-Tiruchendur-Karungulam near NH 44.

- (c) and (d) The  Ministry  keeps  on  receiving  proposals  from  various  State  Governments  for declaration of State roads as new NHs from time to time. The Ministry considers declaring some State roads as new NHs from time to time based on the requirement of connectivity, inter-se priority and availability of funds. No separate funds are sanctioned/ allocated for development of such new NHs at the time of their declaration as new NHs.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4618 ANSWERED ON 30 TH MARCH, 2017

## KANYAKUMARI-KOLKATA COASTAL HIGHWAY

## 4618.   SHRI SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सडक परिवहन औििाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 4616 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Power Generation Cost of Renewable Energy
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: B. SREERAMULU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4616

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2017

## POWER GENERATION COST OF RENEWABLE ENERGY

4616.   SHRI B. SRIRAMULU:

Will the Minister of NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  his  Ministry  has  urged  the  Goods  and  Services  Tax  (GST)  Council  that  is implementing  GST  in  its  current  form  could  push  up  power  generation  cost,  especially  of renewable energy, which is likely to dent further the ability of distribution companies to provide electricity unless specific relief measures are built in;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Ministry of Finance thereto;
- (c) whether the Ministry has urged the GST Council to either consider renewable power as a deemed export or merely assign a zero GST rate for clean energy;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and reaction of the Ministry of Finance thereto;
- (e) whether  the  Ministry  also  proposed  similar  treatment  for  large  hydropower  projects, which will be re-classified as renewable energy projects;
- (f) if so, the details thereof and reaction of the Ministry of Finance thereto; and
- (g) the steps being taken by the Ministry for enhancement in production of renewable energy in the country?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR POWER, COAL, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MINES (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a) to (f): Yes Madam, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has been requested to treat  supplies to the renewable energy sector either as zero-rated or deemed export.  The GST Council  has  also  been  requested  to  treat  hydro  power  plants  as  part  of  the  renewable  energy sector.

The GST Council has observed that the inputs would be taken into account while deliberating on fitment of goods and services in different tax rate slabs.

- (g): Government supports renewable energy projects through fiscal and financial incentives and  concessional  excise  and  custom  duties  etc.  In  addition,  Foreign  Direct  Investment  up  to 100% under the automatic route is permitted.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4614 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Import of Foreign Registered Aircraft
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4614

: (To be answered on the March 2017) 30th

## IMPORT OF FOREIGN REGISTERED AIRCRAFT

4614 DR. P. VENUGOPAL

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (2) whether the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed & new (Dewhether this would make the aircraft leasing environment user friendly, if $0, the details thereof;
2. (c) whether the DGCA had called a meeting of aircraft lessors a8 part %f efforts to ensure availability of aircraft to implement the connectivity scheme; and (d) if s0, the detaiis thereof? regional

## ANSWER

Minister 0f State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) and (b): Yes, Madam: Civil Aviation Requirement under Section 3 Series C Part-XIII on the subject 'Criteria for leasing of foreign registered aircraft by Indian Operators for operation by Indian crew' has been prepared
- (): No Madam:
- (d): Does not arise:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4612 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Burhi Ganga River Linking Project
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: RAMA DEVI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †4612

ANSWERED ON 30.03.2017

## BURHI GANGA RIVER LINKING PROJECT

## †4612. SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI

Will the  Minister  of  WATER  RESOURCES,  RIVER  DEVELOPMENT  AND  GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state:

- (a) the estimated detailed project report relating to the Burhi Gandak-Non Baya Ganga river linking project;
- (b) the date on which the said cost was estimated; and
- (c) the current status of the work undertaken on the said project?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  WATER  RESOURCES,  RIVER  DEVELOPMENT  AND GANGA REJUVENATION

(DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

- (a) & (b) As per Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Burhi Gandak-Noon-Baya-Ganga Interlinking of River (ILR) Project, the estimated cost the project is about Rs.4213.75 crore at 2012-13 price level.
- (c)  DPR  of  Burhi  Gandak-Noon-Baya-Ganga  ILR  Project  (Bihar)  was  completed  in  December, 2013 and submitted to Government of Bihar. All necessary statutory clearances of the project are to be obtained by Government of Bihar.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4610 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Operations of Domestic Airlines
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: KANWAR SINGH TANWAR

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA . LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4610 (To be answered on the March 2017) 30th

## OPERATIONS OF DOMESTIC AIRLINES

## 4610. SHRI KANWAR SINGH TANWAR

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be

- time since when have beer operating along with the number of employees engaged by each domestic airline; they
- (c) the details of mandatory requirement for domestic airlines for starting international services;
- (b) whether any 0f these airlines has discontinued operations and if s0, the details thereof with the number &{ employees rendered jobless by each 0f these airlines; along
- thereof; and
- (e) whether the Govcrnment has any proposal t? give incentives to domestic airlines for operating to and from certain regional and remote areas and if the details thereof with the remote areas proposed to be connected by air routes? along

## ANSWER

Ministry 0f CIVTA AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

share; Revenge passenger per kilometer performed; Date Of issue O Air Operator Permit (AOP), along with Staff strength, is annexed at Annexure-1.

(e): Any Indian air transport undertaking shait be eligible to apply for operation of international scheduled air transport services, if it-

services and

(e): Ne Madam, Government does not have any proposal to give incentives to domestic airlines for operatirg to and certain regional and remote areas. However, Minisfry of Civil Aviation has launched Regiona} Connectivity Scheme from

(ii) deploys 20 aircraft or 20% 0f total capacity (in term of average number of seats departures put together), whichever is higher; for domestic operations. For that one aircrait would kave six departures per (d): No Madam. day.

(RCS-UDAN) t0 connect un-served and under- served airports by making it the scheme by finaneial support in the form of Viability Funding (VGF) to meet the gap between the cost 0f airiine operations and expected revenue on such routes. Gap

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4608 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Railway Crossings on National Highways
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE, PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4608

ANSWERED ON 30 TH  MARCH, 2017

## RAILWAY CROSSINGS ON NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

## 4608.   SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE: SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  of  the  Railway  crossings  constructed  on  the  National  Highways  across  the country including Maharashtra, State-wise;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  prepared  any  proposal  for  constructing  the  overbridge  and underpasses on these railway crossings;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the number of surveys conducted in this regard during the last three years?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) to  (d)  Yes  Madam.  About  1831  railway  level  crossing  have  been  identified  on  National Highways  in  the  country.  Out  of  which,  1137  Railway  Over  Bridge  (ROBs)/  Railway Under  Bridge  including  104  in  Maharashtra  have  already  been  constructed.  Out  of  the remaining  694  ROB/RUBs  including  25  in  Maharashtra,  208  are  under  Setu  Bharatam project and 486 under corridor development.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4607 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Implementation of PMKSY
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: VIRENDER KASHYAP

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES,

## RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4607 ANSWERED ON 30.03.2017

## IMPLEMENTATION OF PMKSY

## 4607. SHRI VIRENDER KASHYAP

Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware that many States have not taken interest in implementation of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchaayee Yojana (PMKSY);

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and

(c) the various initiatives taken by the Government in encouraging this yojana throughout the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION

## (DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

(a) to (c)  Under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) - Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme, ninety nine (99) ongoing irrigation projects along with their Command  Area Development & Water Management (CADWM) works have been identified in consultation with the States for completion in phases up to December, 2019. For completion of these projects in a mission mode, a mission has been established under this Ministry and funding mechanism through NABARD has been approved by the Government for both central and state share. Progress of implementation of these projects is reviewed by the ministry from time to time to expedite the works.

Per Drop More Crop component of PMKSY is being implemented in all the states. However, penetration of activities such as Micro Irrigation (MI) is comparatively low in Eastern, North-Eastern (NE) and Hilly states mainly because of availability of sufficient water, predominance of small and marginal  farmers  and  other  natural  reasons.  The  state  governments  are  being  frequently  advised  to promote Micro Irrigation. To ensure larger adoption of MI system in the water scare areas, NE and Hilly regions, farmers are supported with higher subsidy compared to other areas.

The Department of Land Resources has sanctioned 8214 watershed development projects in 28 States (except Goa) covering an area of about 39.07 million hectare under the Watershed Development Component of the PMKSY. The State of Goa, has been provided funds for formation  of  the  State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) under WDC-PMKSY.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4606 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Age Limit for Disability Pension
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO .4606

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03 .2017

## AGE LIMIT FOR DISABILITY PENSION

## 4606. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  decrease  the  age - limit  for  disability  pension under National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP);
- (b) ifso, the details thereof and the steps taken/proposed to be taken thereon; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## ( SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV )

(a)to (c) : No, Madam. At present there is no proposal to decrease the age limit und disability pension under National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP).

Disability Pension is provided under Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme(IGNDPS)  to  the  persons  belonging  to  below  poverty  line(BPL)  household  an suffering from multiple and severe disability in the age group of 18 - 79 years. At attaining age of 80 years, beneficiary gets pension at an enhanced rate. present the estimated number of beneficiaries under IGNDPS is 10,58,651. The parents of dependent disable child, un current scheme are not entitled for receiving any allowance.

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