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Lok Sabha Question No. 166 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-11
Subject: Status of NRC
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: MAULANA BADRUDDIN AJMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 166

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  DECEMBER, 2018/ AGRAHAYANA 20, 1940 (SAKA)

STATUS OF NRC

166.     SHRI BADRUDDIN AJMAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the purpose of National Register of Citizens (NRC) and current status of updation/preparation of NRC in Assam under supervision of Supreme Court;

(b) whether the Government has received complaints of discrimination and not following the guidelines by authorities in registration of the names of citizens in the NRC draft list;

(c) if so, the details thereof and the action taken in this regard; and

(d)  the  reason  the  Government  is  bringing  Citizenship  Amendment  Bill, 2016 which is totally against the purpose of NRC and also discriminatory?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Madam, the National Register of Citizens (NRC), Assam is  the Register containing names of Indian Citizens in Assam in accordance with the provisions of Citizenship Act, 1955 and the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003. The complete draft  NRC,  Assam  has  been  published  on  30.07.2018.    The  process  of claims  &  objections  on  the  draft  NRC  has  started  on  25.09.2018  and will remain open upto 15.12.2018 whereafter the verification process will

commence  from  01.02.2019  in  accordance  with  the  directions  of  the Hon'ble Supreme Court. Any person, who does not find his/her name in the draft NRC may file the claims in accordance with Clause 6 of the Schedule to  Citizenship  Rules,  2003.    Similarly,  any  person  can  file  objections  in respect  of  inclusion  of  any  name  in  the  draft  NRC  list.      The  process  of claims  &  objections  is  dealt  with  under  Standard  Operating  Procedure (SOP)  prepared  by  the  Central  Government  and  approved  by  the  Hon'ble Supreme  Court.    The  NRC  exercise  has  been  carried  out  in  a  totally objective, transparent and meticulous manner, without any discrimination.

(d): The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 seeks to change the definition of 'illegal migrant' in Section 2 of the Citizenship Act, 1955 and reduction  in  residency  period  for  Naturalization  in  Third  Schedule  of  the Citizenship Act, 1955 from 11 years to 6 years.  The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha in July, 2016 to facilitate / enable Afghani, Bangladeshi and Pakistani nationals belonging to minority communities in those countries namely, Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians who were compelled  to  seek  shelter  in  India  due  to  persecution  on  grounds  of religion or fear of such persecution and have entered India either without valid  documents  or  validity  of  their  documents  has  expired  to  acquire Indian  Citizenship.  The  bill  has  been  referred  to  a  Joint  Parliamentary Committee which is examining the Bill.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 164 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-11
Subject: Deaths due to Terrorist Activities
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 164

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  DECEMBER, 2018/ AGRAHAYANA 20, 1940 (SAKA)

DEATHS DUE TO TERRORIST ACTIVITIES

164.      ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is true that nearly 400 paramilitary personnel were killed due to  firing  from  across  the  Indo-Pak  border  and  terrorist  and  insurgency violence in the country during the last three years;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the highest number of personnel killed in action were from the Border Security Force; and

(d) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): No, Madam. The details of the paramilitary personnel  killed due to firing from across the Indo-Pakistan Border and terrorist and insurgency violence in the country during the last three years are as under:-

| Name of Paramilitary Force   | 2015   | 2016   | 2017   | 2018 (till 30.11.2018)   | Total   |
|------------------------------|--------|--------|--------|--------------------------|---------|
| BSF                          | 10     | 17     | 6      | 22                       | 55      |
| CRPF                         | 09     | 43     | 52     | 26                       | 130     |
| ITBP                         | -      | -      | -      | -                        | -       |
| SSB                          | 01     | 01     | 02     | 01                       | 05      |
| Assam Rifles                 | 18     | 09     | 08     | 06                       | 41      |
| Total                        | 38     | 70     | 68     | 55                       | 231     |

(d): The Government has adopted a multi-pronged approach which interalia includes round the clock surveillance and patrolling on the borders and establishment  of  observation  post;  construction  of  border  fencing  & floodlighting; introduction of modern and Hi-Tech surveillance equipments; upgradation  of  intelligence  setup  and  enhanced  coordination  with  the State Governments and concerned intelligence agencies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 158 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-11
Subject: High Drug Prices
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 158 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 th  December, 2018

## High Drug Prices

158. SHRI KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO:

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

- (a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  unreasonable  competition  between  drug  companies  is leading to high drug prices in the country thereby making healthcare a costly affair and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has made any study in this direction and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Competiton Commission of India (CCI) has conducted a detailed study in this regard and has submitted its report to the Government;
- (d)  whether  in  view  of  the  recommendations  of  the  CCI,  the  Government  has  taken steps to check the High Drug Prices and control the unreasonable competition between drug companies and ensure that drugs are available in the markets at affordable prices; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS; MINISTRY  OF  SHIPPING  AND  MINISTRY  OF  CHEMICALS  AND  FERTILIZERS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b) to (e): Competition Commission of India (CCI) had organized a Technical Workshop on 'Competition Issues in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Sector in India' and the issues that emerged and recommendations suggested by the stakeholders have been documented in a Policy note titled 'Making Markets Work for Affordable Healthcare' in October, 2018. In the note CCI observed that the pharmaceutical sector is characterized by information asymmetry and supplier-induced demand that significantly circumscribes consumer choice, a condition necessary for well-functioning markets. As per the note, 'one major factor that contributes to high drug prices in India is the unreasonably high trade margins.' 'The high margins are a form of incentive and an indirect marketing tool employed  by  drug  companies.  Further,      self-regulation  by  trade  associations  also contributes  towards  high  margins  as  these  trade  associations  control  the  entire  drug distribution system  in a manner  that mutes  competition.  The  Government  has established Drug Price Regulator i.e. National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA). The NPPA lays down a ceiling price for essential drugs. So far it has notified ceiling prices for 856 drugs till 30.11.2018.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 157 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-11
Subject: Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES DEPARTMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 157 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.12.2018

## Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.

## 157.     SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) is planning to expand its business in International market through securing its maiden export orders from the countries of Chile and Estonia;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the value of the maiden export orders from Chile and Estonia, product wise;
- (d)  whether  any  Memorandum  of  Understanding  (MoU)  has  been  signed  with  these countries; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

- (a) to(c) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is continuously exploring business opportunities in the international market to promote its various products and services.

The  details  of  maiden  export  orders  secured  from  Chile  and  Estonia  which  have  also  been successfully executed by BHEL is as under:

- (i) Transformer bushing worth Rs.29 lakh were exported to M/s. Niquel Electric Ltd., Chilie in November, 2016.
- (ii) Electronic cards worth  Rs.2.00 lakh were exported to SCANFIL OY Vana Sauga, Estonia in February, 2017.
- (d) No Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by BHEL with Chile and Estonia.
- (e) Not Applicable in view of (d) above.
Lok Sabha Question No. 141 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-11
Subject: Declaration of Natural Disasters
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RITI PATHAK, JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †141

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  DECEMBER, 2018/ AGRAHAYANA 20, 1940 (SAKA)

DECLARATION OF NATURAL DISASTERS

†141. SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK: SHRI JUGAL KISHORE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  details  of  norms  adopted  for  declaring  any  disaster  as  a  natural disaster;

(b) whether  special concessions  are given to the concerned  State Government after declaration of natural disaster if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  all  these  concessions  are  given  to  the  State  Government  of Jammu and Kashmir and the State Government of Madhya Pradesh after occurrence of natural disasters in these States; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The primary responsibility for disaster management rests with the  State  Government.    To  supplement  the  State's  efforts,  financial assistance  is  provided  from  State  Disaster  Response  Fund  (SDRF)  and National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) as per laid down procedure. The concerned  State  Governments  are  empowered  to  declare  and  undertake relief activities according to the magnitude of the ground situation, in the wake of notified natural disasters (viz; cyclone, drought, earthquake, fire,

flood,  tsunami,  hailstorm,  landslide,  avalanche,  cloudburst,  pest  attack, and  frost  &  cold  wave)  from  the  State  Disaster  Response  Fund  (SDRF) already placed at their disposal in  accordance with Government of India approved  items  and  norms  without  any  discrimination.  These  norms  are available on the Ministry of Home Affairs website: www.ndmindia.nic.in.

However,  considering  the  need  for  flexibility  in  regard  to  state-specific disasters, the said norms have provision for providing immediate relief to the victims of State-specific disasters within the local context in the State, which  are  not  included  in  the  notified list of disasters  eligible for assistance from SDRF/ NDRF, can be met from SDRF within the limit of 10% of the annual fund allocation of the SDRF subject to fulfillment of certain prescribed conditions and norms.

The aforesaid norms have PAN (Presence Across National) India implication including the States of Jammu & Kashmir and Madhya Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 135 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-11
Subject: Funds for Price Stabilization
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: SRIRAM MALYADRI

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

## Government of India Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 135

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.12.2018

## FUNDS FOR PRICE STABILIZATION

## 135. SHRI MALYADRI SRIRAM:

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- (a) whether  the  Government  has  allocated  the  necessary  funds  for  fulfilling  the  mandate  of consumer advocacy for price stabilization in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof ; and
- (c) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a)  to  (c)  :    Funds  are  not  allocated  separately  for  consumer  advocacy  for  price  stabilization. However, details of funds allocated for consumer awareness of which price stabilization is also part is given below:

| Years   | Consumer Advocacy                | Consumer Advocacy                 |
|---------|----------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Years   | Budget Estimate (BE) (in crores) | Revised Estimate (RE) (in crores) |
| 2015-16 | 75.00                            | 80.00                             |
| 2016-17 | 60.00                            | 60.00                             |
| 2017-18 | 62.00                            | 62.00                             |
| 2018-19 | 70.00                            |                                   |
Lok Sabha Question No. 133 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-11
Subject: Electric Buses
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: HEMANT TUKARAM GODSE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES DEPARTMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 133 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.12.2018

## Electric Buses

## 133. SHRI GODSE HEMANT TUKARAM:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has developed/proposes to make electric/ hybrid buses for battling pollution in the  metro cities of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the total number of electric buses  made by the Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)  during the last three years in the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

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- (a)  to  (c): No  Madam,  Government  of  India  has  no  proposal  to  invest  in  manufacturing  of E-Buses.  100  %  FDI  by  automatic  route  is  permitted  in  the  automobile  sector.  Further, automobile sector is in deregulated sector and both private sector and public sector are free to carry out investment in the automobile sector, including for manufacturing of Electric Vehicles and E-Buses.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 132 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-11
Subject: Lynching Incidents
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: MAUSAM NOOR, T.G. VENKATESH BABU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 132

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  DECEMBER, 2018/ AGRAHAYANA 20, 1940 (SAKA)

## LYNCHING INCIDENTS

132.     SHRIMATI MAUSAM NOOR: SHRI VENKATESH BABU T.G.:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  increasing  incidents  of lynching and mob violence in the country;
- (b) if so, the number of such incidents reported and number of persons who died in this regard during each of the last three years, State-wise;
- (c) the details of action taken by the Government in coordination with law enforcement agencies in the country to address the issue;

(d) whether the Government has constituted a high-level panel headed by a sitting judge to prepare a report on the issue; and

(e)  if  so,  the  details  and  objectives  thereof  alongwith  the  composition  of the panel and time by which it is likely to submit its report?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) does not maintain specific data with respect to lynching incidents in the country.

(c): 'Police'  and  'Public  Order'  are  State  subjects  under  the  Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India and State Governments are responsible   for  prevention,  detection,  registration  and  investigation  of

## L.S.US.Q.NO.132 FOR 11.12.208

crime  and  for  prosecuting  the  criminals  through  their  law  enforcement agencies.  The  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  have  issued  advisories  to  the States and UTs, from time to time, to maintain law and order and ensure that any person who takes law into his/her own hand is punished promptly as  per  law.  The  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  have  issued  an  advisory  on 09.08.2016  to  all  States/UTs  for  taking  prompt  and  strict  action  against miscreants who take law into their own hands in the name of protection of cow. An advisory dated 04.07.2018 on the issue of incidents of lynching of persons by mobs in some States, fuelled by rumours of lifting/kidnapping of children was issued to the States and UTs wherein they were advised to keep watch on circulation of fake news and rumours having potential for violence, and take all required measures to counter them effectively and to deal firmly with persons  taking  law  into their own  hands.  Further, advisories  dated  23.07.2018  and  25.09.2018  were  issued  to  the  State Governments/UTs  Administration  in  pursuance  to  the  Hon'ble  Supreme Court's Judgement dated 17.07.2018 in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 754/2016, incorporating the key directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court for taking measures by State/UTs to curb incidents of mob lynching in the country. Copies  of  these  Advisories  are  available  on  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs' website: https://mha.gov.in.

(d): No, Madam.

(e): Does not arise in view of reply to part (d) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 131 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-11
Subject: Dairy Farmers
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Gurjeet Singh,Aujla

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.131 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th  DECEMBER, 2018

## DAIRY FARMERS

## 131. SHRI GURJEET SINGH AUJLA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ षि और षकसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal for initiating major steps to boost the farmers across the country and supplement the income of dairy farmers;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from the State Government of Punjab for one time subsidy in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details of the steps taken by the Union Government?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  &  (b)  Yes  Madam,  Department  of  Animal  Husbandry,  Dairying  &  Fisheries  is  implementing following  dairy  development  schemes  in  the  country  to  boost  the  farmers  across  the  country  and supplement the income of dairy farmers:-
- a) National Programme for Dairy Development
- b) National Dairy Plan- Phase I
- c) Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme
- d) Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund
- (c) No Madam
- (d) Does not arise

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Lok Sabha Question No. 128 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-11
Subject: Cochin Metro Rail
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: KURUPPASSERY VARKEY THOMAS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 128

## TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 11, 2018

## COCHIN METRO RAIL

- 128 PROF. K. V. THOMAS:

Will  the  Minister  of  Housing  And  Urban  Affairs  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  regarding approval of the Second Phase of the Cochin Metro Rail;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by which a decision likely to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) & (b) Yes, Madam. Government of Kerala has submitted a proposal for the Second Phase of Kochi Metro Rail for a length of 11.2 km (fully elevated  from  JLN  Stadium  to  Infopark  via  Kakkanad)  and  with  an estimated completion cost of Rs. 2310.00 crore.
- (c) Metro  Rail  Projects  are  highly  cost  intensive  which  require extensive consultations with stakeholders and decision depends upon the feasibility of the project and availability of the resources. Hence, no time limit can be specified for sanction of Metro Rail projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 127 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-11
Subject: Contribution of Differently Abled to GDP
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: RABINDRA KUMAR JENA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (Divyangjan) MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 127 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.12.2018

## Contribution of Differently Abled to GDP

## 127. SHRI RABINDRA KUMAR JENA:

Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any information   regarding the contribution of   physically challenged/disabled citizens to the country"s GDP;

(6) if s0, the details of the contribution made by them towards the GDP growth and development of the economy;

(c) ifnot; whether the Government proposes to maintain such a data in future; and

(d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure that these citizens equal opportunity in employment in the country? get

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

## (SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

(a) (b) This Ministry does not maintain data regarding contribution of persons with disabilities towards GDP.

a web-based   software project, which aims to create & National database for persons with disabilities, issue UDID card ad certificate of disability for persons with disabilities with the help of State Authorities The project also envisages   capturing of data of persons with disabilities   relating to their income and also socioeconomic status such as BPL and APL.

(d) Section 34(1) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act; 2016 (RPwD Act; 2016) mandates reservation of not less than four per cent: of the total number of vacancies in Government Establishments for persons with benchmark disabilities:

Further; the Government implements a National Action Plan for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities So aS to enhance their scope of employability in both Government and private sectors.

The   Ministry also   implements   incentive scheme for   providing   employment to   persons with disabilities in the private sector: