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Lok Sabha Question No. 112 (STARRED), answered on 2019-06-28
Subject: Shri Shyam Benegal Committee
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Shashi Tharoor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *112 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.06.2019

## SHRI SHYAM BENEGAL COMMITTEE

*112. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether his Ministry is in agreement with the recommendations of the Report of the Committee of Experts constituted under the Chairmanship of  Shri  Shyam  Benegal  regarding  the  need  to  remove the pre-censorship powers of the Central Board of Film Certification, so that it functions purely as a certification body;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  the  steps  taken  to  introduce  a  legislation  to  this effect; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c):  A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT AS REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (c) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*112 FOR REPLY ON 28.06.2019

(a)  to  (c):  The  Committee  of  Experts  constituted  under  the Chairmanship of Shri Shyam Benegal submitted first part of its report  in  April,  2016  and  final  part  in  June,  2016.  The  report submitted by Committee of Experts was examined clause wise in the Ministry.

The  Committee  of  Experts  has,  inter-alia,  recommended  that there should be no system of imposing excisions, modifications  and  changes  to  the  film  and  that  the  CBFC functions  purely  as  a  certification  body.  The  Committee  has recommended  new  categories  of  certification,  viz.  UA12+, UA15+  and  AC  (Adult  with  Caution)  and  suggested  that  the scope of CBFC should largely only be to decide what category of  audiences  can  watch  a  particular  film,  unless  the  film violates provisions of Section 5B(2) of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 or exceed the limitations defined in the highest category of certification recommended by the Committee.

Majority  of  the  recommendations  contained  in  the  report require  amendment  in  the  Cinematograph  Act  and  Rules.  It was felt that implementation of the recommendations, especially those requiring important amendments  in the Act/Rules, be done after further consultations.

A Consultation meeting between the then Hon'ble Minister of Information  and  Broadcasting,  Minister  of  Law  and  Justice, Minister of Finance and Minister of Human Resources Development was held on 16 th  March, 2017 to deliberate on the issue of repeal/amendment of the Cinematograph Act.  Another round  of  consultation  in  this  regard  by  the  then  Hon'ble Minister  with  Hon'ble  Chief  Minister  of  Maharashtra  and  the representatives of Film Industries  was held on 06.06.2017 at Mumbai.  However,  due  to  intricate  complexities  involved  in the matter no decision has been taken by the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 110 (STARRED), answered on 2019-06-28
Subject: Journalism Course in Sanskrit Language
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Su Thirunavukkarasar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 110

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.06.2019

## JOURNALISM COURSE IN SANSKRIT LANGUAGE

* 110. SHRI SU. THRUNAVUKKARASAR

## Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Indian  Institute  of  Mass  Communication  (IIMC) has  taken  a  decision  to  start  a  new  course  in  Journalism  in Sanskrit Language;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the time by which the new course in Sanskrit will be started; and
- (d) whether  IIMC  is  conducting  journalism  courses  in  any  other Indian language and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE; AND MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) to (d) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF THE LOK  SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  110  TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON 28/06/2019

(a)  and  (b):  The  Indian  Institute  of  Mass  Communication  (IIMC) entered  into  a  Memorandum  of  Understanding  (MoU)  with  Shri  Lal Bahadur  Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha (SLBSRSV)  in September,  2017  for  jointly  conducting  a  three  month  Advanced Certificate course in Sanskrit Journalism. The Certification is given jointly by SLBSRSV and the IIMC.

(c): The  Certificate Course  in Sanskrit Journalism  started in February, 2018.

(d): The  Indian  Institute  of  Mass  Communication  conducts  Post Graduate Diploma Courses in Urdu, Odia, Marathi and Malayalam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 107 (STARRED), answered on 2019-06-28
Subject: Doordarshan Kendras in Kerala
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: T.N. Prathapan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO. *107

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.06.2019)

DOORDARSHAN KENDRAS IN KERALA

*107.  SHRI T.N. PRATHAPAN:

Will the MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has taken/ proposes to take any measures to upgrade the transmission capacity of the various Doordarshan  Kendras  in  Kerala,  if  so,  the  details  thereof, Kendra-wise;

(b) whether the Government has taken note of the dilapidated condition of Doordarshan Kendra in Thrissur, Kerala, if so, the details thereof; and

(c) whether the Government proposes to upgrade the Doordarshan  Kendra  in  Thrissur  and  make  the  station  more programme  oriented  with  focus  on  local  contents,  if  so,  the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE; AND MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a) to (c) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No. *107 FOR ANSWER ON 28.06.2019.

(a) There are three Doordarshan Kendras in Kerala, one each at Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode & Thrissur. 'DD Malayalam'  channel  of  Doordarshan  is  being  uplinked  from DDK Thiruvananthapuram with contributions from DDK Kozhikode  and  DDK  Thrissur,  and  is  available  on  all  DTH platforms including DD Free Dish.

Modernization/Upgradation of  Doordarshan  Kendras  in  the country including those in Kerala is a continuous process and schemes in this regard have been formulated and implemented from  time  to  time.  Modernization/  Upgradation  plan  covers  a broad spectrum, which, inter-alia, includes digitalization; adoption  of  new  technologies;  replacement  of  old  ageing equipment and upgradation etc.

(b) & (c)  DD Kendra at Thrissur has been made fully digital by providing state-of-the-art equipment at par with industry standards  for  production,  post-production,  Electronic  News Gathering (ENG) and preview facility, etc. It has  sound infrastructure including building, machinery and equipment.

The Studio Centre of Doordarshan Kendra Thrissur is upgraded and produces programmes regularly for DD Malyalam. Important  festivals  such  as  Thrissurpuram,  Chembai  Music Festival, etc. are covered by DDK Thrissur and feed provided to the entire DD Network.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 101 (STARRED), answered on 2019-06-28
Subject: Earthquake Resistant Buildings
Ministry: EARTH SCIENCES
Asked by: Ashok Mahadeorao Nete

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES LOKSABHA STARRED QUESTION No. *101 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2019

## EARTHQUAKERESISTANTBUILDINGS

## *101. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAONETE:

Will the Minister of EARTHSCIENCESbe pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Ministry has taken steps to construct earth quake resistant buildings with the help of various agencies to reduce
- the losses due to earthquake;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, and the time by which these measures are likely to be finalized; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER FORMINISTRY OFSCIENCEANDTECHNOLOGYAND MINISTRY OF EARTHSCIENCES

(DR. HARSHVARDHAN)

(a) to (c): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENTREFERRED TOIN REPLYTOPARTS(a) to (c) OFTHELOKSABHASTARRED QUESTIONNO.*101 REGARDING EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT BUILDINGS

TOBEANSWERED ONFRIDAY,28THJUNE,2019.

- (a)-(c) Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)has the mandate of monitoring Earthquake monitoring in the Country. National Centre for Seismology (NCS),under Ministry of Earth Sciences, is mandated to operate and maintain a national seismological network to monitor earthquake activity in and around the country. The Centre disseminates information about the earthquake parameters to all user agencies and the disaster management authorities in the least possible time, mostly less than 5 minutes.

Guidelines have also been published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Building Materials & Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC) and Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO)etc. for the design and construction of earthquake resistant structures to minimize the loss of life and damage to property caused by earthquakes. These guidelines are in wide circulation amongst the public and the administrative authorities responsible for the design and construction of earthquake resistant structures in earthquake prone areas.

Even though, the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is not responsible for policy issues related to construction of earthquake resistant buildings, efforts were made by the ministry for Seismic hazard Microzonation of major cities like Delhi and Kolkata. Copies of these reports have also been provided to stakeholders of concerned State and Central Governmentauthorities to help in design of earthquake resistant structure, land use and urban planning. Seismic Microzonation of few other areas like Sikkim, Guwahati, and Bengaluru etc. has also been completed in project mode. Microzonation of four more cities (Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Coimbatore and Mangalore) has been taken up by the Ministry recently.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1339 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-28
Subject: Separate University for AYUSH
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Ramdas Chandrabhanji Tadas, Chandra Prakash Joshi

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

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 1339 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 TH JUNE, 2019

## SEPARATE UNIVERSITY FOR AYUSH

## 1339. SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS: SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to set up separate university for AYUSH in o to promote various disciplines under AYUSH and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the number of colleges set up under this scheme so far, State/UT - wise including Maharashtra and Rajasthan;
- (c) whether the State Governments of Maharashtra and Rajasthan have sent any proposal to t Government for setting up of AYUSH universities;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon along with by which the said proposal s are likely to be approved by the Government; and
- (e) whether the Government is likely to help in discontinuing old practices and beliefs w still present in the system and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)& (b) : The Government  has not received  any proposal to set up separate university f AYUSH in order to promote various disciplines under AYUSH.
- (c) & (d) : The State Governments of Maharashtra and Rajasthan has not sent any proposal t the Government for setting up of AYUSH uni versities.
- (e) : All AYUSH education institutes are imparting education according to the Indian Medicine Central Council (Minimum standards of education in Indian Medicine) amendment regulations and Homeopathic (Degree course) Regulations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1334 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-28
Subject: Ayurvedic Medicines
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Ramesh Chander Kaushik

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

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 1334 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 TH JUNE, 2019

## AYURVEDIC MEDICINES

## 1334. SHRI RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK:

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

- (a) whether his Ministry and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) ar to  launch  a  major  programme  to  develop  new  Ayu rvedic  medicines  through  dozens  of laboratories;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the States/UTs which are going to be include programme; and
- (c) whether any time limit has been fixed in this regard and if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) &  (b):      The  Ministry  of  AYUSH  and  CSIR  had  entered  into  Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in April 2019 for cooperation in research and education in areas o traditional  systems  of  medicine  and  its  integration  with  modern  science  by  utilizing infrastructure available under CSIR as well as Ministry of AYUSH to pursue R &D covering fundamental research; AYUSH specific diagnostic tools; linking microbiome, gene expression and prakriti; multi - ingredient herbal formulations, including their standardization; exploring  modern  scientific  methods  for  integration  with  traditional Indian  Systems  of Medicine (ISM); linking disease signatures, etc.

- (c):      No specific timeline has been decided in this regard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1332 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-28
Subject: Handloom Clusters
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Rajiv Pratap Rudy

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1332 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.06.2019

## HANDLOOM CLUSTERS

## 1332.  SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY:

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

- (a) the  number  and  details  of  the  existing  handloom  clusters  developed  by  the Government over the last four years in the country especially in Bihar along with the incentives/benefits extended to the people employed therein;
- (b) whether there is any new proposal to set up handloom clusters in Bihar;
- (c) if so, the details thereof including the amount allocated for the purpose and the places identified therein; and
- (d) if not, whether the Government is considering to set up additional handloom clusters in Bihar?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंरी ( श्रीमती स्मृ तत ज़ूबिन इरानी )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

- (a): The  Government  of  India,  Ministry  of  Textiles  has  sanctioned  412  Block Level handloom  clusters across the country including Bihar under National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP)/ Comprehensive Handloom Development  Scheme  (CHCDS)  covering  2,96,809  beneficiaries  and  released Rs.215.63  crore  during  the  last  four  years.  Under  the  Scheme  benefits  such  as Support  for  Product  diversification,  Design  innovation,  Worksheds,  Common  Facility Centre(CFCs),Technology Upgradation, Skill upgradation and lighting units are provided.
- (b) to (d): On receipt of viable proposal from State Government as per the extant guidelines, the same are considered by Government of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1331 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-28
Subject: Advertising and Policy of DAVP
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Ashok Mahadeorao Nete

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## GOVERNEMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1331

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.6.2019

## ADVERTISING AND POLICY OF DAVP 1331. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Directorate  of  Advertising  and  Visual  Publicity  (DAVP)  is responsible for publicity and advertisement of the policies and programmes of the Government through various mediums including printed material;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the amount spent in this regard during the last three years;
- (c) the details of the distribution policy of DAVP for printed material as they do not reach the people; and
- (d) whether the Government is likely to ensure that the publicity material reaches every section of society for general awareness, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND  CLIMATE CHANGE; AND MINISTER OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a)  &  (b)  Bureau  of  Outreach  and  Communication  (BOC)  (erstwhile DAVP), a media unit under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, uses  Print  (Newspaper  and  Periodicals),  Electronic  media  (TV, Radio, Digital Cinema, Websites, SMS) and Outdoor media as well as direct  communication  through  Printed  materials  for  publicizing policies  and  programmes  of  Government  to  create  awareness among general masses.

The  year-wise  details  of  expenditure  incurred  on  different medium for dissemination of messages and creating awareness is as under:

(Rs. in Crore)

| Financial Year   | Print   | Audio   | Outdoor Publicity   | Printed Publicity   |
|------------------|---------|---------|---------------------|---------------------|
|                  |         | Visual  |                     |                     |
| 2016-17          | 468.53  | 609.14  | 186.59              | 15.81               |
| 2017-18          | 636.09  | 468.93  | 208.55              | 14.49               |
| 2018-19          | 429.55  | 514.29  | 235.33              | 16.77               |

(c) & (d) Printed materials are used by BOC for distribution through its  Regional  Outreach  Bureaus  (ROBs),  Field  Outreach  Bureaus (FOBs) and regional offices of Press Information Bureau (PIB). The materials  are  distributed  to  the  beneficiaries  during  exhibitions, song & drama programmes and direct & interpersonal communication programmes organised by Regional Outreach Bureaus (ROBs), Field Outreach Bureaus (FOBs) of BOC.

BOC also maintains a mailing list for distribution of the printed materials.  The  list  includes  Panchayats,  Block  Headquarters  and District  Headquarters  etc.,  which  is  updated  from  time  to  time  to include target groups.

BOC also undertakes distribution of the publicity material as per  the  requirement  of  the  client  Department  and/or  as  per  the requirement of the campaign.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1328 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-28
Subject: Development of Wild Life Sanctuaries
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Nihal Chand Chauhan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1328

TO BE ANSWERED ON  28.06.2019

## Development of Wild Life Sanctuaries

## 1328.   SHRI NIHAL CHAND:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to review the entry fee for the wild life sanctuaries and zoological  parks in the  country , if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  any  instructions  have  been  issued  to  the  States  for  better    maintenance  of various  wild life sanctuaries is the county , if so, the details  thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to develop any wild life  sanctuary in the State of Rajasthan in future; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) and (b) Management of the Wildlife Sanctuaries and zoological parks in the country is the mandate of the concerned state governments/respective zoo operators and hence the decision  of  entry  fee  for  wildlife  sanctuaries  and  zoos  is  the  prerogative  of  the concerned  authorities.  There  is  no  proposal  to  review  the  entry  fee  for  wildlife sanctuaries and zoological park in the county under consideration of the Ministry. The  Ministry  provides  financial  assistance  to  State/UT  Governments  under  the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of 'Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats' for better management of wildlife sanctuaries as per the guidelines of the Scheme.
- (c)and(d) Development/creation  of  any  Protected  Areas  including  Wildlife  Sanctuaries  is within  prerogative  of  the  State  Governments.  There  is  no  intimation  with  the MoEF&CC  about  development  of  any  wildlife  sanctuaries  in  the State of Rajasthan..

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1326 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-28
Subject: Gender Sensitization Programmes
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shashi Tharoor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1326 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.06.2019

## GENDER SENSITIZATION PROGRAMMES

## 1326.  DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

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

- (a) whether the Ministry  has  proposed  to  undertake  gender  sensitization  programmes for judicial officials at all levels in consultation with the respective Chief Justices of various States and the Chief Justice of India;
- (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):  Ministry  of  Women  and  Child  Development  has  requested  the  National Gender Centre (NGC) in the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration  (LBSNAA),  Mussoorie  to  include  Gender  Sensitization  training  and capacity building of all stakeholders including judiciary for effective implementation of policies/legislation/programmes  designed for women  safety,  protection  and security  at  ground  level.  Further,  Ministry  of  Women  and  Child  Development  in collaboration  with  National  Gender  Centre  (NGC),  Lal  Bahadur  Shastri  National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie has organised Gender Sensitization  programmes  during  the  last  year  for  the  officers  including  District Magistrates, Officers from Judiciary Services.

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