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Lok Sabha Question No. 3365 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Employment in FPI
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: BANSHILAL MAHTO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3365

ANSWERED ON 01 ST  JANUARY, 2019

## EMPLOYMENT IN FPI

## 3365. DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO:

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there  are  infinite  possibilities  of  employment  in  food  processing  sector  of  the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to facilitate the marketing of processed foods in the country and to create jobs through the same;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a)  &  (b): Food  Processing  Industry  is  one  of  the  major  employment  intensive  segments constituting 12.34 per cent of employment generated in all registered manufacturing sectors in 2015-16.  According  to  the  latest  Annual  Survey  of  Industries  (ASI)  for  2015-16,  the  total number  of  persons engaged  in registered food processing sector was  17.65  lakh.  The unregistered  food  processing  sector  supports  employment  to  51.11  lakh  persons  as  per  the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) 73 rd Round, 2015-16.

(c) & (d):  The Ministry of Food Processing Industries under the scheme 'Creation of Backward and  Forward  Linkages',  a  component  scheme  of  Pradhan  Mantri  Kisan  SAMPADA  Yojana (PMKSY) provides financial assistance in the form of grants-in-aid to the individuals, farmers, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), entrepreneurs, cooperatives, Self Help Groups (SHGs), Private Companies and central/State PSUs etc. for effective and seamless backward and forward integration with the farmers and processors at one end and with the consumers on the other end. The components of retail outlets/distribution centres under the scheme facilitates marketing of the processed food in the country.

(e): Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3361 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Potato Research Centre in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3361

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01/01/2019

## POTATO RESEARCH CENTRE IN TAMIL NADU

3361.  DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f"k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is any proposal to close/shift the Potato Research Centre at Ooty in Tamil Nadu; and

- (b) if so, the reasons therefor?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f'k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h

(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) Decision to close down Potato Research Centre at Ooty in Tamil Nadu under the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) has not been taken.

- (b) Not applicable.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3359 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Overcrowded Jails
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: NEELAM SONKER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3359

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1ST JANUARY, 2019/, PAUSHA 11, 1940 (SAKA) OVERCROWDED JAILS

†3359.

SHRIMATI NEELAM SONKER:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether most of the jails in the country are overcrowded with inmates more than their actual capacity causing huge strain on the jail management;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has formulated any concrete policy for construction of more jails in the country and for modernisation of the existing ones and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  policy  for  early  disposal  of cases  of  prisoners  who  have  been  in  jails  since  long  without  any  legal procedure and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b):  As per information published by the National Crime Records Bureau

(NCRB), as against the available capacity of 366781 inmates in various jails of the country, 419623 inmates were lodged as on 31.12.2015.

(c) & (d): 'Prisons' is a State subject under List II of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution.  Prison  Administration  is,  therefore,  the  responsibility  of  State Governments. The State Governments are competent to take appropriate policy decisions  and  initiatives  for  construction  of  more  jails  and  modernisation  of existing  ones,  if  considered  necessary,  in  their  jurisdiction.  However,  the Government  of  India   has  issued  various  advisories  to  State  Governments

## LS.US.Q.NO.3359 FOR 01.01.2019

and UT Administrations on efficient Prison Administration and Prison Management.  A  Model  Prison  Manual,  2016  has  also  been  forwarded  to  all States  and  Union  Territories,  which,  inter  alia,  provides  for  measures  to  be taken to reduce overcrowding in prisons.

The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) provides free legal services to prisoners through its legal service clinics running in jails all over India. As per information  provided  by  NALSA,  there  are  1125  legal  service  clinics  in  jails which are manned by empanelled Legal Service Advocates and trained paralegal  volunteers.  NALSA  also  holds  awareness  camps  in  jails  to  generate awareness about the availability of free legal aid and legal rights of inmates etc.  The Ministry of Home Affairs has also issued various advisories to States and UTs from time to time in this regard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3358 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Selection of Agricultural Scientists
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: MANSHANKAR NINAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3358

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01/01/2019

## SELECTION OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS

## 3358.  SHRI MANSHANKAR NINAMA:

## Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

d`f"k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) the criteria fixed for the selection of agricultural scientists in the country;
- (b) whether the responsibility of selecting Agricultural Scientist has been given to a multi-member Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board;
- (c) if so, the details of the areas from which these members are appointed;
- (d) whether  few  members  are  serving  in  the  Multi-Member  Agricultural  Scientist Recruitment Board even after the completion of their tenure; and

(e) if so, the details thereof along with the details of the reformative measures taken in this regard by the Government?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f'k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h

(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) The  norms  for  selection  of  Agricultural  Scientists  are  governed  by  the  model qualifications  as  had  been  approved  by  the  Governing  Body  of  the  Indian  Council  of Agricultural Research (ICAR).  The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) conducts  an  All  India  Written  Examination  followed  by  viva-voce  for  recruiting Scientists at the entry level.  All other senior scientific positions are filled up based on interview as per prescribed procedures.

- (b) Yes, Madam.

(c) Members of the Board shall be selected amongst the scientists holding the position of Professor or equivalent in the Pay Level 14 or above of 7 th CPC and having at least 20 years of experience with the following attributes:-

- (i) Ability to communicate and inspire confidence among scientists and administrators.
- (ii) Impeccable record of integrity with ability to take a firm stand on principles.
- (iii) Capability to look at problems particularly in the field of recruitment with broader scientific perspective and vision.

Modern and forward looking approach and outlook towards Agricultural Research in the global environment as also in the context of Government's policy.

(d) & (e):

No. Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3356 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: MAUSAM NOOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3356

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1 ST  JANUARY, 2019

## YUVA  SAHAKAR-COOPERATIVE  ENTERPRISE SUPPORT  AND  INNOVATION  SCHEME

3356.    SHRIMATI  MAUSAM NOOR:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  private  sector  and corporate  sector  are  involved  in partnership with the Government  for  the  scheme  of  the  Yuva  Sahakar-Cooperative  Enterprise  Support  and Innovation and its implementation  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- (b) whether the said scheme offers any special  component  for  the  women  and SC/ST sections  and  if  so,  the  details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  PARSHOTTAM  RUPALA)

- (a):      No  Madam,  National Cooperative Development  Corporation  (NCDC),  a  statutory Corporation under the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare has recently launched 'Yuva Sahakar Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme'.

To avail loans under the Scheme Cooperative Societies may offer security for the loan in any one or combination of the prescribed modes to the satisfaction of NCDC. The prescribed modes include Guarantee by State / Central Government, Guarantee by Central Public Sector Undertakings / Corporate Social Responsibility Foundations of Central Public Sector Undertakings, Guarantee by North Eastern Development Finance Corporation / Small Industries Development Bank of India.

- (b):       Yes, Madam.   The Scheme is liberal to cooperatives with 100% Women / SC/ST. This category of beneficiaries will get the benefit of debt equity ratio of 80:20. The debt equity ratio of general category is 70:30.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3355 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: SANJAY(KAKA) RAMCHANDRA PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3355

TO BE ANSWERED ON JANUARY 01, 2019

## PRADHAN MANTRI AWAS YOJANA

NO. 3355 SHRI SANJAY KAKA PATIL

Will  the  Minister  of  HOUSING  AND  URBAN  AFFAIRS  be pleased  to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  increase  the allocation under the  Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana ( PMAY)and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is considering to increase the funds for purchasing land for houses meant for landless beneficiaries in urban areas in the country;
- (c) whether the Government also proposes to increase the funds to
- be provided to the State under PMAY; and
- (d)  the  details  of  the  provisions  being  made by the Government to sanction houses to the group-D surveyed recently under PMAY at the earliest?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) to (c) No; there is no such proposal under consideration in the Ministry.
- (d)   No such proposal is under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3354 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Starvation Deaths
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI, CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI, RAMDAS CHANDRABHANJI TADAS, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO, NARANBHAI KACHHADIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3354

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01 JANUARY, 2019

## STARVATION DEATHS

3354. SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARSWATI:

SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number  of  people  affected  due to  starvation  across  the  country during the financial year 2013-14, State-wise;
- (b) the names of schemes formulated by the Government for people facing starvation during the last four years and the current financial year; and
- (c) the names of schemes which have been implemented by the Government so far across the country, State-wise?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (c): No State Government/Union Territory Administration has reported any incidence of starvation in the country.

To provide food security to the vulnerable population, the Government has  been  providing  foodgrains  at  highly  subsidized  prices  to  the  targeted population through State Governments/Union Territory Administrations under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) in terms of National Food Security )  such  as  Mid-Day  Meal  Scheme, Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme, Scheme for Adolescent

Act,  2013  and  Other  Welfare  Schemes  (OWS s Girls, Annapurna Scheme, Welfare Institutions and Hostels Scheme, etc.

National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 provides for coverage of upto 75% of the rural population and upto 50% of the urban population , thus covering about two-thirds of the population of the country for receiving highly subsidized foodgrains.  Households  covered  under  Antyodaya  Anna  Yojana  (AAY)  are entitled to receive 35 kg of foodgrains per household per month @ Rs. 3, 2 & 1 per kg for rice, wheat & nutri-cereals respectively, under the Act. The priority households are entitled to receive 5 kg of foodgrains per person per month at the above prices. During the year 2018-19, the Government has so far allocated a quantity of 609.52 lakh MT of foodgrains to the States/UTs under NFSA, Other Welfare Schemes and allocations due to natural calamities and festivals.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3353 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Smart City Mission
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: MANOJ RAJORIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3353

## TO BE ANSWERED ON JANUARY 01, 2019

## SMART CITIES MISSION

No. 3353.  DR. MANOJ RAJORIA :

Will  the  Minister  of  HOUSING  AND  URBAN  AFFAIRS  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the cities selected under the Smart City Mission has  been  asked  to  prepare  a  list  of  best  practices/smart practices adopted by them;
- (b) if  so,  the  names  of  cities/States  which  have  formulated the same along with the details thereof; and
- (c) the timelines fixed by the Government for the completion of the works in the selected Smart Cities?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) & (b) : No Madam.  However, cities selected under the Smart Cities  Mission  share  best  practices  /  smart  practices adopted by them with other cities during the conferences / workshops / review meetings held from time to time.

- (c) 100  cities  have  been  selected  for  development  as  Smart
- cities in four rounds as below:
- ·
- 20 Smart Cities in Round 1 in January 2016
- 13  Smart  Cities  in  Fast  Track  (FT)  Round  2  in May 2016
- 27 Smart Cities in Round 2 in September 2016
- 30 Smart Cities in Round 3 in June 2017
- 10  Smart  Cities  in  Round  4  in  January  2018  & June 2018

The implementation plan is given by each Smart City in its Smart City Proposal (SCP). The timeline for completion of projects is given below:

- ·
- Round 1 cities- 2020-21
- Round 2 cities- 2021-22
- ·
- Round 3 cities- 2021-22
- ·
- Round 4 cities- 2022-23

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3352 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: BT Cotton
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: M. K. RAGHAVAN, K. GOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3352

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01/01/2019

## BT COTTON

## 3352.  SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN: DR. K. GOPAL:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f"k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=h be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the genetically engineered BT cotton failed to live up to the promise  10  years  of  high  yield,  pest  resistance  and  reduction  in  insecticide  use,  if  so, whether it is also a fact that with the high cost of BT seeds, the farmers are unable to withstand crop losses;

(b) whether  the  farmers  have  also  been  asked  to  revert  to  traditional  style  of cultivation  and  if  so,  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  Genetic  Engineering  has  failed  and  also failed to provide livelihood security to farmers, in detail; and

(c) whether it is also true that it has failed as a sustainable agriculture technology and has also failed to provide livelihood security for cotton farmers who are mainly resource poor, small and marginal farmers and if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f'k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h

## (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) Bt  cotton  technology  was  originally  meant  for  controlling  Bollworms  per  se,  in cotton and the Bt technology is still offering good control for bollworms (except Pink Bollworm Spodoptera litura ) for the past 16 years. Even now more than 88% of cotton area under cotton is covered under Bt cotton only.

Further, the consumption of pesticide use has come down to 54%. The reduction in pesticide use in cotton was significant until 2011. However, the usage increased for the control of sucking pests.

Government  has  slashed  the  cost  of  Bt  cotton  seeds  considerably  to  benefit farmers. The price of Bt cotton has cut by 7.5% from Rs. 800/- to Rs. 740 per packet of 450g each. In case of single gene Bt cotton hybrid the cost of seed is Rs. 635/- for 450g packet. Hence, cost of Bt cotton seed is not an issue to withstand crop losses.

(b) In the current Kharif season (2018-19) around 88.27% of the 122.38 lakh cotton area  is  under  Bt  cotton.  Farmers  are  being  advised  to  follow  integrated  crop  nutrient management, integrated pest management and optimum or higher plant density in the fields to achieve higher yield.

Current issue in Bt cotton is the breakdown of resistance of BG II cotton to pink bollworm and susceptibility to sucking pests. ICAR-CICR and SAUs along with state Department  of  Agriculture  has  launched  awareness  programme  for  pink  bollworm management for sustainable cotton cultivation.

(c) Not Applicable.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3351 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Stubble Burning and actions against the Errant Farmers
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: NISHIKANT  DUBEY, RAJESH PANDEY, RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3351

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1 ST  JANUARY, 2019

## STUBBLE BURNING AND ACTIONS AGAINST THE ERRANT FARMERS

3351.     SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY: SHRI RAJESH PANDEY: SHRI  RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps taken by the Government to  prevent  the  smog  caused  by  stubble burning by  farmers  in  all  States  of  the country; and
- (b) the  number  of  cases  and  action taken against the farmers who are burning stubble illegally?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  PARSHOTTAM  RUPALA)

- (a): Stubble  burning  is  mainly  practiced  in  Indo-gangetic  plains  of  the  States  of  Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to clear the fields for Rabi Crop sowing.

In 2018, a new Central Sector Scheme on 'Promotion of Agricultural Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and NCT of Delhi' for the period from 2018-19 to 2019-20 has also  been launched with the total outgo from the Central  funds  of  Rs. 1151.80 crore (Rs. 591.65 crore in 2018-19 and Rs. 560.15 crore in 2019-20).

During 2018-19, the  funds  amounting to Rs.  269.38 crores, Rs.137.84  crores  and Rs. 148.60 crores have been released to the Government of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh respectively  for  distribution  of  in-situ  crop  residue  management  machinery  to  the  farmers  on subsidy, establishment of Custom Hiring Centres (CHCs) of in-situ crop residue management machinery  and  undertaking  Information,  Education  and  Communication  (IEC)  activities  for creating awareness among farmers .

- (b): As per satellite data,  75563  events  of crop  residue  burning  have  been  reported  in the States  of  Punjab,  Haryana  and  Uttar  Pradesh  during  2018.  The  Government  of  Punjab  has identified  6193  cases  and  recovered  Rs.  19.02  lakhs  as  Environment  Compensation.  The Government  of  Haryana  has  identified  3997  cases  and  recovered  Rs.  31.82  lakhs  as Environment Compensation and also lodged FIR against 164 defaulters. The Government of Uttar  Pradesh  has  identified  510  cases  and  recovered  Rs.  26.0  lakhs  as  Environment Compensation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3349 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Strength of Women Personnel
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: DUSHYANT CHAUTALA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3349

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1ST JANUARY, 2019/, PAUSHA 11, 1940 (SAKA) STRENGTH OF WOMEN PERSONNEL

3349. SHRI DUSHYANT CHAUTALA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Committee on Empowerment of Women has recommended in its  report  that  there  is  an  urgent  need  for  increasing  the  strength  of  women personnel in all para military forces;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has decided to implement 33 percent reservation for women in all para military forces as per the recommendation of the report; and

(d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  in  this regard?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): In  compliance  of  recommendations  given  by  Parliamentary

Committee  on  Empowerment  of  Women  in  its  sixth  report,  directions  were issued to all CAPFs to bring percentage of women in the forces to 5%.

On 5 th  January'2016 it has been decided to reserve 33% posts at Constable level for being filled up by women in CRPF & CISF to begin with and 14-15% posts at Constable level in Border guarding forces i.e. BSF, SSB & ITBP. This reservation would be horizontal.

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