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Lok Sabha Question No. 2628 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-06
Subject: Shifting of Health Sector in Concurrent List
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Parvatagouda Chandanagouda Gaddigoudar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2628 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06 TH MARCH, 2020

## SHIFTING OF HEALTH S ECTOR IN CONCURRENT LIST

## 2628. SHRI P.C. GADDIGOUDAR:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a high level panel on reforms in the health sector has recommended shifting o sector from State List to Concurrent List;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the major recommendations of the said panel;
- (c) whether the Government has taken any steps to implement the recommendations of the pan
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the time by which its recommendations are likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. HARSH VARDHAN)

- (a) to (e)  The Department of Health & Family Welfare has not constituted any high level on reforms in the health s ector that has recommended shifting of the Health sector from Stat List to Concurrent List.

However, the Fifteenth Finance Commission constituted a High Level Group on Health Secto In  its  report  submitted  to  the  Fifteenth  Finance  Commission,  the  Group has  made  various recommendations  relating  to  Health  Sector.  Besides  other  recommendations,  the  Group  h suggested that Health as a subject may be assigned under Concurrent List of Seventh Schedu Constitution. However, this suggestion of the High Leve l Group is not incorporated in the Report submitted by the  15 th Finance Commission, for the year 2020 - 21.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2626 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-06
Subject: Welfare of Weavers
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Sumalatha Ambareesh, Pratima Mondal

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2626 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2020

## WELFARE OF WEAVERS

## 2626. SHRIMATI SUMALATHA AMBAREESH: SHRIMATI PRATIMA MONDAL:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the Government has put any mechanism in place for timely review of the schemes being run for the welfare of the weavers in the country;

(b) if so the time by which the review of the welfare schemes would conclude along with the highlights of review of the weavers schemes;

(c) whether the Government has taken any measures for further improvement of the schemes for weavers based on the review highlights;

- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्रीमती स्मृतत ज़ूबिन इरानी )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) to (d): In  accordance  with  the  instructions  issued  by  Ministry  of  Finance (Department  of  Expenditure),  Ministry  of  Textiles  has  conducted  evaluation  studies through independent agencies for smooth implementation of the welfare and developmental  Schemes  for  handloom  weavers  across  the  country.  The  third  party evaluation studies of the schemes have revealed increase in working days, productivity and  wages  of  the  handloom  weavers.  The  suitable  suggestions  if  any,  made  by evaluating agencies for further improvement of schemes are incorporated.  Further, the Government  of  India  is  also  conducting  the  third    party  evaluation  studies  through independent agencies to review the following schemes being implemented during the last two years and current financial year:-

- i) Handloom Weavers' Comprehensive Welfare Scheme (HWCWS)
2. ii) National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP)
3. iii) Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS)
4. iv) Yarn Supply Scheme (YSS)
5. (e): Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2624 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-06
Subject: Audio Description
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Kirron  Kher

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2624 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2020

## AUDIO DESCRIPTION

## 2624. SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  issued  a  directive  to  film  and  TV  series producers, including  online  streaming  platforms  to  include  audio  description within the production;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  his  Ministry  proposes  to  make  audio  description  mandatory  for producers and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to ensure accessibility in media for people with visual impairment?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE; MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR):

(a) to (d): An advisory was issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on 01.10.2019 to major Film Producer Associations to motivate  and  persuade  their  associated  members  to  make  Audio Description  a  part  of  the  production  and  distribution  process  of  a film  itself  in  order  to  make  cinema  viewing  more  inclusive  and promote  non-discrimination  of  persons  with  disabilities  in  public places like theatres.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2617 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-06
Subject: Free School Uniform Project
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Hibi Eden

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2617 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2020

## FREE SCHOOL UNIFORM PROJECT

2617. SHRI HIBI EDEN:

## Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री

be pleased to state :

(a)  whether  any  study  report  has  been  prepared  by  National  Institute  of  Fashion Technology  on  regular  employment  and  better  wages  to  handloom  workers  via  free school uniform project;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government is considering to provide financial assistance for free school uniform project across the country; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्रीमती स्मृतत ज़ूबिन इरानी )

## MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) & (b): National  Institute  of  Fashion  Technology  (NIFT),  under  Ministry  of Textiles,  Government  of  India  undertakes  consultancy  projects  in  its  area  of  expertise such  as  uniform  design,  diagnostic  study,  design  intervention/development,  capacity building,  skill  upgradation  training  workshop  etc.  with  various  Government  and  Non Government Organisations.

NIFT through its various campuses has conducted a number of uniform design projects across India. Some of these include Kendriya Vidyalaya and Govt. Schools in Delhi. NIFT is currently undertaking another study for Eklavya School, under Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India.

NIFT Kannur Campus has also conducted a study on 'Kerala Handloom School Uniform Project-Report on Impact Assessment'. The main objective of the study was to conduct a detailed investigation on the impact of the Handloom School Uniform Project on weavers' lives and the end users.

(c) & (d) : There is no such proposal in the Ministry.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2616 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-06
Subject: Abhaya Scheme
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Annasaheb Shankar Jolle

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO.2616 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2020

## ABHAYA SCHEME

## 2616.  SHRI ANNASAHEB SHANKAR JOLLE:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to upgrade the existing One-Stop Centres on the lines of innovative 'Abhaya Scheme' and implement the same in a better and scientific way;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) to (c) : The One Stop Centre (OSC) Scheme is approved since 1 st April,  2015 by Government of India under Nirbhaya Fund to be set up across the country for women affected by violence. The OSC scheme aims to facilitate women affected by violence with a range of integrated services under one roof including police facilitation, medical aid,  psychological  counseling,  legal  support  and  temporary  shelter.  Under  the  OSC Scheme, 100% funds are disbursed to districts for setting up and running of OSCs. Till date 728 OSCs have been approved by Government of India in 724 districts.  Out of these,  680  OSCs  are  operational  and  have  addressed  more  than  2.5  lakh  cases  of women. To upgrade the quality of OSCs, training and capacity building initiatives are undertaken  for  OSC  functionaries  through  various  trainings  and  capacity  building programmes at the National, Regional and State levels. Further, monitoring of OSC is undertaken from  time  to  time  at  various  levels  through  visits,  review  meetings,  video conferences, inspection reports etc.  An online tool of Sakhi Dashboard has also been developed by Government of India for capturing data about OSCs regarding details of cases as well as the facilities and services provided to violence affected women coming to OSCs.

The  Abhaya  Project  of  Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh  is  a  separate  project which has been appraised by Government of India under Nirbhaya Fund. It consists of installation  of  IoT  (Internet  of  Things)  devices  and  related  software  in public  transport vehicles for safety of women and girls.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2614 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-06
Subject: Snow Leopards
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Jasbir Singh Gill

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2614

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2020

## Snow Leopard

## 2614.   SHRI JASBIR  SINGH GILL:

Will  the  Minister  of  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND  CLIMATE  CHANGE  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) whether it has been reported that snow leopards has recently made Lower Shivalik hills region of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh its habitat and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the total number of snow leopards in States of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Union Territories  of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO )

- (a) Natural habitat of snow leopard  is in the high range Himalayan mountains in the state of Himachal Pradesh,  Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh. Sighting or presence of snow leopard  has not been  reported in Lower Shivalik hill regions of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
- (b) The number of snow leopards in the States of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Union Territories  of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir is estimated to be in the  range  of  400-700.  Recently,  the  Ministry  has  launched  a  country  wide initiative for estimation of   snow leopard numbers and population in its range States/UTs  using  a  standard  protocol  namely  'Snow  Leopard  Population Assessment in India' for  making  regular  assessment of  snow  leopard population.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2613 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-06
Subject: Prevalence of Diseases
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Malook Nagar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2613 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06 TH MARCH, 2020

## PREVALENCE OF DISEAS ES

## 2613. SHRI MALOOK NAGAR:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that India bears the burden of having more than twenty percent the total world population suffering from various diseases and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the steps bein g taken by the Government to address the said problem?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. HARSH VARDHAN)

- (a): According to a report , namely, Global Burden of Disease, 2017 published by the World Health  Organization (WHO) and  Institute  of  Health  Metrics  and  Evaluation,  the  estimate contribution of major disease groups by India to total Global Disability Adjusted Life Years ( DALY )is 19.2% (morbidity) and 17.7% of the Global deaths (mortality) ( DALY is the sum of years  of  l ife  lost  due  to  premature  death  and  years  lived  with  a  disability. )  However,  such comparative data is not being centrally maintained by this Ministry.
- (b): In the National Health Policy 2017, the Government of India has adoptedan integrated approach w here screening for the most prevalent NCDs with secondary prevention which would make a significant impact on reduction of morbidity and preventable mortality .Thisis provided throughcomprehensive primary health care network with linkages to specialist c onsult t ons and follow up at the primary level.

In addition, t he Government of India launched the following majorNational Programmes for prevention and control of lifestyle diseases/NCDs:

- i. National Program for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes , Cardiovascular D isease and  Stroke  (NPCDCS) . R ecently , Chronic  Obstructive  Pulmonary  Disease (COPD)  and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) have been included under this program .
- ii. National Tobacco Control Program
- iii. National Dialysis Program.
- iv. National Geriatric Care Program.
- v. National Oral Health Programme .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2612 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-06
Subject: Red Sand Boa Snakes
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Reddeppa Nallakonda Gari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2612

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2020.

## Red Sand Boa Snakes

## 2612.   SHRI  N. REDDEPPA: SHRIMATI VANGA GEETHA VISWANATH:

Will  the  Minister  of ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND  CLIMATE  CHANGE be  pleased  to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that rare non-poisonous red sand boa snakes are used for making certain  medicines,  cosmetics  and  in  black  magic  and  are  in  huge  demand  in  the international market, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the cases of indiscriminate killing and illegal sale of such snakes have come to notice of the Government;
- (c) if so, the steps taken/being taken to book such persons under the Wildlife (Protection) Act in the last three years and the current year; and
- (d) the corrective steps taken to protect such species in future?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO )

- (a) There  are  no  reports  in  the  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  and  Climate  Change regarding use of Red Sand Boa snake for making certain medicines, cosmetics and in black magic.
- (b) and (c) The  management  and  protection  of  wildlife  is  undertaken  by  the  respective States/Union  Territories.  The  details  of  illegal  trade  of  Sand  Boa  snake  cases  as reported  to  the  Wildlife  Crime  Control  Bureau  (WCCB)  by  the  State  Forest  and Police authorities, during the last three years is as given below:

| S.No   | Year   |   No. of cases |   No. of accused |
|--------|--------|----------------|------------------|
| 1      | 2017   |             11 |               25 |
| 2      | 2018   |             18 |               43 |
| 3      | 2019   |             10 |               25 |
|        | Total  |             39 |               93 |

The  Wildlife  Crime  Control  Bureau  had  carried  out  joint  operations  with  State enforcement agencies to apprehend criminals involved in smuggling for all protected species including Red Sand Boa snake.

- (d)

The important steps taken for protection of Red Sand Boa snake is follows:

- (i) All  snakes  of  Family:  Boidae,  which  includes  Red  Sand  boa  snake,  have been listed in Schedule IV of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, thereby, according them protection against hunting and illegal trade.
- (ii) The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau has been conducting capacity building programmes for Forest and Police officials in investigation of wildlife cases under provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
- (iii) Alerts  and  advisories  on  poaching  and  illegal  trade  of  wildlife  including smuggling of live snakes have been issued to State and Central agencies.
- (iv) The State/Union Territories authorities are also taking appropriate action for controlling poaching and illegal trade of live snakes including Red Sand Boa snake.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2611 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-06
Subject: Mitigating Marine Plastic Litter
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: V. Kalanidhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.2611

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2020

## Mitigating Marine Plastic Litter

## 2611. DR. KALANIDHI VEERASWAMY:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  signed  an  agreement  with  Norway  to  work  jointly towards mitigating marine plastic litter and microplastics within the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the funds estimated under this agreement; and
- (c) the details of targets set including the number of States likely to be covered under the agreement?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO )

(a) and (b) A  Memorandum  of  Understanding  (MoU)  establishing  the  India-Norway ocean  dialogue  and  the  joint  task  force  on  blue  economy  was  signed  by  the  Minister  of External  Affairs,  Government  of  India  and  Minister  of  Foreign  Affairs,  Government  of Norway on 08 January 2019. The parties emphasized the potential of the blue economy to safeguard  ocean  health  through  sustainable  development  of  its  resources.  The  cooperative areas of mutual interest include (i) Ocean energy and Technology; (ii)Marine Biotechnology; (iii) Combating Marine Plastic Litter and Micro Plastic; (iv) Bilateral exchange programs on environmental management and capacity building; (v) Ocean Research and Services etc.

Pursuant to the MoU, a Letter of Intent was signed between the Ministry of Environment, Forest  and Climate Change, Govt. of India and the Ministry of Foreign Affair, Norway on 11th February 2019, establishing the India-Norway Marine Pollution Initiative for a period of three years starting from 2019. The Government of Norway shall spend an estimated amount of  Rs.  84.75  crores  under  this  initiative  on  the  development  programme  to  combat  marine litter and microplastics from 2019 to 2022.

- (c) The  Initiative  shall  focus  on  reducing  marine  litter  from  land-based  activities including  marine  pollution  and  other  pollutants  as  well  as  ensuring  more  sustainable management of plastic waste.The States likely to be covered under this initiative are Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Gujarat.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2608 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-06
Subject: Clinical Research Centre for Ayurveda
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: K. Muraleedharan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 2608 TO BE ANSWERED ON  6 TH MARCH, 2020

## CLINICAL RESEARCH CE NTRE FOR AYURVEDA

## 2608. SHRI K. MURALEEDHARAN:

Will  the  Minister of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND  NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  for  establishing  clinical  research  cen Ayurveda in Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology , Thiruvananthapuram;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether there is any proposal submitted by the Government of Kerala in this regard; an
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a): No.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c): No.
- (d): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2603 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-06
Subject: New Variety of Poppy Plant
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Shardaben Anilbhai Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

## DEPARTMENT OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2603

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2020)

## NEW VARIETY OF POPPY PLANT

## 2603.  SHRIMATI SHARDABEN ANILBHAI PATEL:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY विज्ञान एिं प्रौद्योविकी मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Scientists working in Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow  have  developed a disease resistant  variety  of  poppy  plant  having  by-produce  like  straws  and seeds that has been patented in America;
- (b) if so, the details of its utilization along with the specific features of the new plant;
- (c) whether  the  benefits  coming  through  the  American  Patent  are preserved for this plant; and
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE; MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; AND MINISTER OF EARTH SCIENCES (DR. HARSH VARDHAN)

स्िास््य और पररिार कल्याण मंत्री; विज्ञान एिं प्रौद्योविकी मंत्री; तथा पृ्िी विज्ञान मंत्री (डॉ. हर्ष िर्षन)

- (a) Yes  Sir.  CSIR  -  Central  Institute  of  Medicinal  and  Aromatic  Plants (CIMAP),  Lucknow  has  developed  a  disease  resistant  variety  of poppy and Patent Grant date   is March 18, 2003 vide US Patent No.: US6, 534,696 B1.
- (b) Rakshit  is  resistant  to  downy  mildew  (disease  rating  1.2  on  0-9 scale),  and  tolerant  to  both  damping  off  and  collar  rot diseases  as compared  to  all  the  released  varieties  (Sanchita, Vivek,  Shubhra, Jawahar-16,  Shyama  &  Shweta  Broad) which  are  susceptible  or

highly  susceptible to all  the  above mentioned  diseases.    Leaf margins of the new variety Rakshit are medium fringed as compared to  medium  broad  leaf margins  of  Sanchita,  Vivek,  Jawahar-16, Shyama & Shweta Broad. The variety Rakshit also recorded significantly high seed and straw yield (12.59 and 9.55 q/ha, respectively as compared to 9.09 and 7.89 q/ha in Shubhra).

- (c) Benefits  of  the  patent  have  been  secured  for  a  period  of  20  years from the date of filing (29.03.2000).
- (d) The variety is being used in breeding programs for the development of  more  high  yielding  varieties  of  opium  poppy resistant to important diseases.

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