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Lok Sabha Question No. 4510 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Women Engaged in Agriculture Sector
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Ajay Nishad

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4510

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD  MARCH, 2021

## WOMEN ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE SECTOR

4510.   SHRI AJAY NISHAD:

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

- (a)     the details of and the total number of Women engaged in sowing, hoeing, weeding and harvesting in agriculture sector; and
- (b)      the details of and the total women work force in this sector during the last three years and the current year?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a) & (b):      As per the result of Agriculture Census 2015-16 , the total number of Women operational holders in the country is estimated as 20.44 million. Specific data on number of women  engaged  in  sowing,  hoeing,  weeding  and  harvesting  is  not  maintained  in  the Department of Agriculture, Co-operation and Farmers Welfare.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4506 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Visa Relaxation Post Covid
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sanjay Kumar Bandi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4506

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD  MARCH, 2021/ CHAITRA 2, 1943 (SAKA)

VISA RELAXATION POST COVID

4506. SHRI BANDI SANJAY KUMAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has relaxed visa restrictions and guidelines in view of pre and post Covid-19 situation; and

(b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof,  country-wise  and  visa-wise  like  job  visa, educational visa, tourism visa and study-purpose visa, etc.?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) & (b): Owing to the situation arising out of COVID-19 pandemic and to control its spread, Government had taken a series of steps to curtail the inward/outward movement of international passengers (both foreigners as well as Indians) in a calibrated manner since February, 2020.  As a part of un-lock  process,  the  Government  started  relaxing  the  visa  and  travel restrictions  in  a  phased  manner  since  May  2020.  Orders  were  issued  by the  Government  on  21.10.2020  permitting  all  Overseas  Citizens  of  India (OCI) cardholders & PIO cardholders holding passports of any country and all  foreign  nationals  intending  to visit India for any purpose except those

on Tourist Visa to enter India by water routes or by flights including those under  the  Vande  Bharat  Mission  or  'air  bubble'  (bilateral air travel arrangements)  scheme  or  by  any  non-scheduled  commercial  flights  as allowed  by  the  Ministry  of  Civil  Aviation.  Government  also  restored  all existing  visas  except  electronic  visas  (e-Visa),  Tourist  Visa  and  Medical Visa, which remained suspended. Indian Missions/Posts were also authorized to issue Medical visa (including visa for Medical Attendants) to foreign nationals intending to visit India for medical treatment in emergencies and single entry 'X-Misc' Visa for appropriate period to those who are not covered by the categories permitted to enter India if they are required to visit India urgently due to any family emergency.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4505 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: NAFED e-Kisan Mandis
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Su Thirunavukkarasar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4505

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD  MARCH, 2021

## NAFED E- KISAN MANDIS

4505.  SHRI  THIRUNAVUKKARASAR SU:

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

- (a) the names of places where NAFED e-Kisan mandis (NeKMs) are set up, State-wise along with its functions thereof and the amount paid to the farmers through Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana;
- (b) whether it is proposed to set up more NeKMs in various States in the country in the coming years;
- (c) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  the  reasons  therefor  including  the  the  locations identified for setting up the same, State-wise; and
- (d) the time by which the new NeKMs are likely to be set up?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान क  याण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a) to (d): NAFED  e-Kisan  mandis  (NeKM)  is  electronic  trading  platform  with  physical infra-structure at each  proposed  location in partnership with local  Farmer  Producer Organisations  (FPCx  and  Cooperatives)  to  be  integrated  with  a  National  Level  Digital Marketing Platform. The mandi has both physical and virtual infrastructure and it is based on spoke & hub model. The physical infra-structure will include digital platform with auctioning facility, pack-house (including sorting-grading, packing and pre-cooling facilities), warehouse and  cold  storages  if  required.  FPOs  will  get  funding  support  through  Agriculture  Infrastructure  Fund  (AIF) and  subsidies  available under  various  Central and  State Government schemes. The mandis are made at farm gate brining buyers to farmers.

Locations of NeKMs in which NAFED has entered into agreement with FPOs:

|   SL No. | Place of Mandi   | State          |
|----------|------------------|----------------|
|        1 | Vashi            | Maharashtra    |
|        2 | Kachrod          | Madhya Pradesh |
|        3 | Morbi            | Gujarat        |
|        4 | Dholbare         | Maharashtra    |
|        5 | Gultekdi         | Maharashtra    |

NAFED  shall  take  up  more  mandis  based  on  performance/success  of  above mentioned mandis. Till  date,  the  government  of  India  has  paid  Rs  1,15,849.05  crore  through  Kisan

Samman Nidhi Yojana

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4501 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Inclusion of Millets under PDS
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: K. Muraleedharan, Preneet Kaur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## Mtl{tsTRy oF coNsuMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DTSTRIBUTTON

## DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AIID PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LON SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 45O{ TO BE ANSWERED  ON 23"' MARCH,2O2l

## INCLUSION  OF MILLETS UNDER PDS

## 45O{. SHRI K. MURALEEDHARAN: SHRIMATI PRENEET  KAUR:

Will the Minister of  GONSUMER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD AND  pUBLtC

DlsrRlBUTtoN  scsT}trdr rrrfr, cr6rr sit{ {{rffi6, Fiil{ur E!ft be pleased  to state:

- (a) whether the Government ptans to include mittets in the  public
- Distribution System (PDS),  to improve nutrition tevels;
- (b) if so, the progress  that has been made so far, proposed prlce and quantum of millet distribution, and estimated date when distribution  witl begin;
- (c) and whether the Govemment plans to increase procurement  of mi!!ets;
- (d)
- if so, the details  thereofil

## ANSWER

MINTSTER OF',STATE FOR MINISTRY  OF GONSUMER  AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTTOiI (sHRt DANVE RAOSAHEB DADARAO)

(a)to(d): Government of lndia enacted National Food Security Act (NFSA),  2O{3 on 05.07.2013  to provide subsidized foodgrains  to the States/urs.  schedule-l of the Act envisages dlstribution  of Millets (nutri- cereals / coarsegrain)  at highly subsadized  rate of Re.l per kg.

Nutri-cereals  (including  miltets)  are atready a  part of  public

Distribution system (PDS). The procurement,  storage and distribution  of nutri-cereals  by states/UTs is done under Decentralized  procurement (DCP) system. Under this, any State/UT intending  to distribute  miilets under PDS is allowed to procure  it from farmers at Minamum support  price (MSP) under central pool subject to prior approval from Govt of lndia on the detailed procurement  plan prepared  by State Governments in consultation  with Food corporation  of lndia so as to ensure that the procured quantity  is  distributed under  pDS  in  that State onty. subsequently, the allocation of approved quantity of mittet for dastribution under PDS is made by this Department, white ensuring that the overall quantity of rice, wheat and millets has to be within the upper ceilang  fixed in respect  of each State/UT under NFSA.

Responsibility for distribution  of foodgrains/ nutri-cereats within the

State/UT  rests with the concemed  State/UT Govt.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4499 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Funds allocated to Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: Rajesh Verma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4499 ANSWERED ON 23.03.2021

## FUNDS ALLOCATED TO UTTAR PRADESH

## †4499.     SHRI RAJESH VERMA:

## Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

(a) the district-wise details of the funds allocated by the Government for the development of Gram Panchayats in the State of Uttar Pradesh from the year 2016;

(b) the district-wise details of the Panchayats in the State of Uttar Pradesh which have been computerized; and

(c) the total number of Panchayats which have been computerized in the said State?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a):  The  Ministry  of  Panchayati  Raj  (MoPR)  implemented  the  schemes  of  Rajiv  Gandhi Panchayat Sashaktikaran Abhiyan (RGPSA) during 2012-13 to 2015-16, Capacity BuildingPanchayat  Sashaktikaran  Abhiyan  (CB-PSA)  during  2016-17  and  2017-18  and  is  now implementing  the  Rashtriya  Gram  Swaraj  Abhiyan  (RGSA)  since  2018-19  in  the  country including in the State of Uttar Pradesh to strengthen the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) with major objectives of capacity building of the elected representatives and other functionaries in the PRIs. No prior allocation of funds is made under the scheme and funds are released to the States directly and not to any Districts, based on the annual action plan of the State. A total of Rs. 383.54 crore has been released to the State of Uttar Pradesh as grants-in-aid under the above schemes since 2016-17.

Under the scheme of Incentivization of Panchayats, the MoPR releases grants-in-aid to the best performing Panchayats at all three tiers on the basis of their participation in different categories of award competition held annually. Since 2016-17, the State of Uttar Pradesh won 213 awards for which Rs.22.40 crore has been released.

Further, Rs. 47,715.99 crore was allocated out of the fourteenth finance commission award and fifteenth finance commission award for the Gram Panchayats in the State of Uttar Pradesh during 2016-17 to 2020-21.

(b)  &  (c):  Out  of  58,750  Gram  Panchayats  in  the  State  of  Uttar  Pradesh,  58,194  Gram Panchayats have been computerized.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4489 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Dr. Ambedkar Foundation
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Gautham Sigamani Pon, C.N. Annadurai, Gajanan Chandrakant Kirtikar, Dhanush M Kumar, Arvind Ganpat Sawant

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4489 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2021

## DR AMBEDKAR FOUNDATION

4489. SHRI GAUTHAM SIGAMANI PON:

SHRI CN. ANNADURAI:

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

SHRI DHANUSH M: KUMAR:

SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT:

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

- out by the Dr: Ambedkar  Foundation for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) during the last three years;
- (b) whether the Government has created awareness to popularise the said schemes among the targeted group and if s0, the details thereof;
- (c) the challenges faced by the Foundation while implementing the schemes; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government for effective implementation of the schemes?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)

- (a): Dr. Ambedkar Foundation implements schemes for the Welfare of Schedule Castes (SCs) and Schedule Tribes (STs) The physical and financial achievement in respect of these Schemes during the last three years is attached as Annexure. No Scheme is being implemented for the Welfare of the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) only.
- (b): Yes Sir. Following measures have been taken to popularise the Schemes implemented by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation among the targeted groups: being
- 1\_ The Foundation has involved Dr Ambedkar Chairs to spread awareness about the Schemes at basis through seminars, symposia etc regional
- 2 Schemes have been converted into FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) format to   share with the public through the Website.
- 3 Communicating with the District Authorities from time to time to disseminate information among the masses.
- 4\_ Publicity through printlelectronic media from time to time.

(c) & (d): Difficulties arise in the form of delays in processing of schemes as recommendations for  verification  from various  designated authorities across the country are required to be obtained before  approvals can be This involves reminders and pursuasions with the District Authorities. Various been  taken for   effective   implementation of the schemes i.e. formalities simplified  and  beneficiary-friendly, National Institute   for Smart Government (NISG) has been engaged to study the process flow, design,   develop and maintain a bilingual website for content management and for online processing of the applications, all the payments in respect of Welfare Schemes are being remitted through RTGSNNEFT to the beneficiaries directly: given.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4487 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Living Standard for Jawans
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Gopal Chinayya Shetty

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4487

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD  MARCH, 2021/ CHAITRA 2, 1943 (SAKA)

LIVING STANDARD FOR JAWANS

†4487. SHRI GOPAL CHINNAYA SHETTY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is taking any steps to ensure good standard of living for the jawans deployed on the Line of Control;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  take  any  steps  to  address  the complaints made by the jawans of Border Security Force;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the Government proposes to release any status report in this regard; and

(f) if so, the deadline for the said report?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) & (b): It  has  been  the  continuous  endeavour  of  the  Government  to ensure good standard of living for jawans of Central Armed Police Forces and  Assam  Rifles,  wherever  they  are  posted  including  at  the  Line  of Control.    All  required  steps  are  taken  for  providing  better  amenities  in terms  of  neat  and hygienic  accommodation  and  mess,  good  quality  of

## L.S.US.Q.NO.4487 FOR 23.03.2021

ration,  medical  care,  transportation,  etc.    Recently,  Government of  India has also initiated 'Ayushman CAPF' scheme for Personnel and dependents of Central Armed Police Forces.

(c) & (d): An  effective  grievance  redressal  mechanism  has  been  put  in place to address grievances of CAPF personnel.  Complaints can be made through on-line portal such  as Centralized Public  Grievance  Redress and Monitoring  System  (CPGRAMS)  as  well  as  through  e-mail/SMS/by  post/in person.  Social media channels are also used for submitting grievances. Earnest and sincere efforts are made to redress grievances in all CAPFs including BSF.   In addition, directions have also been issued that Senior Officers would stay with Jawans deployed on border for 30 days in a year. During  this  period,  the  interaction  with  Jawans  would  result  in  better appreciation of their difficulties and help in resolving them.

(e) & (f): At present, there is no such proposal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4486 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Compensation for Land Acquired for Border Fencing
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Jasbir Singh Gill, Gopal Chinayya Shetty

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4486

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD  MARCH, 2021/ CHAITRA 2, 1943 (SAKA)

COMPENSATION FOR LAND ACQUIRED FOR BORDER FENCING

4486. SHRI JASBIR SINGH GILL: SHRI GOPAL CHINNAYA SHETTY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether compensation has been given to the farmers whose land falls ahead  of  Barbed  wire  on  international  borders  with  Pakistan  as  per directions of Supreme Court;

(b)  if  so,  the  amount  of  compensation  given  to  the  farmers  including  in Tarn Taran district of Punjab;

(c) the number of years since when the compensation has not been paid to the farmers whose land falls beyond Barbed wire, year-wise and district-wise; and

(d) the time by which the said compensation is likely to be paid?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) to (d): On  the  Order  of  Hon'ble  High  Court  of  Punjab  &  Haryana,  Rs. 44,53,62,800/-  has been deposited as share of compensation by Union of India  with  State  Govt.  up  to  the  year  2017  for  further  distribution  to farmers  in  Punjab.  The  compensation  for  remaining  period  will  be  paid after  receiving  demand for further  release of Central  Governments share from the State Government of Punjab.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4480 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Hibi Eden

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4480 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 RD MARCH, 2021

## CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF BRACKISHWATER AQUACULTURE

## 4480. SHRI HIBI EDEN:

Will  the Minister  of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  achieved  any  significant milestones in breeding of Grey Mullet (Madavai) fishes by Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of benefits of such a breeding aquaculture for farmers of the country over traditional methods of breeding methods;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  any  central  sector  and  centrally  sponsored  schemes  for  the  welfare  of fisherman and coastal community  and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  Government  is  undertaking  any  research  for  the  development  of  monoculture,  polyculture and integrated multi-trophic  aquaculture in the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether  the  Government plans to increase the inland fishery output and coastal output of the country, if so, the details thereof including  export promotional  schemes?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)

(a)  and  (b): The  Indian  Council  of  Agricultural  Research has reported  that captive breeding of Grey Mullet (Madaval)  through  hormone  manipulation  is  a  significant  achievement  by  the    Central  Institute  of  Brackish Water  Aquaculture  due  to  its  commercial  value  for  coastal  aquaculture.  Grey  mullet  is  highly  demanding brackish water fish for farming in coastal region. Traditionally the fish farmers have been using seeds from the wild  for  their  culture  and  the  Broodstock development,  captive  breeding  and  larval  rearing through hormone manipulation  has now opened the avenues for expansion of grey mullet culture in coastal areas of the country.

(c) to (e): The  Department  of  Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal  Husbandry  and  Dairying  is implementing a flagship scheme namely ' Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) - to bring about Blue  Revolution  through  sustainable  and  responsible  development  of  fisheries  sector  in  India ' comprising centrally sponsored and central sector component with highest ever investment of Rs.20050 crore in fisheries sector in all the States/Union Territories (UTs) for a period of 5 years with effect from the financial year 202021.  The  PMMSY inter-alia aims to increase inland and coastal fish production with export promotion of the country.  The  Fisheries  Research  Institutes  under  the  Indian  Council  of  Agricultural  Research  (ICAR)  are undertaking research for the development of monoculture, polyculture and integrated multi-trophic aquaculture in the country.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4479 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Dependency on Fertilizer Import
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Manickam Tagore B

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4479 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 23.03.2021

## Dependency on Fertilizer Import

## 4479. SHRI MANICKAM TAGORE B:

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

- (a) the details regarding the dependency on the imports of various fertilizers for the purpose of agriculture and the actual imports allowed by the Government for the last three years for fertilizers;
- (b) whether the Government is aware that while the production of urea is significant but the county is 100% dependent on import of potash and 90% dependent on import of phosphates and if the details thereof; SO,
- (c) whether there is any proposal for the setting up of indigenous manufacturing unit   through Public Sector  Undertakings to reduce the dependency of imports for potash and phosphates;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not;, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

## (SHRI D.V. SADANANDA GOWDA)

(a) & (b): The gap between assessed requirement and the indigenous production of various fertilizers is bridged through imports. In case of urea, the import is done through the designated State Trading Enterprises (STEs) while the import of P&K comes under Open General License (OGL) wherein the companies import the fertilizers based on their commercial judgements. The Country is 100% dependent on import of Potash while in case of urea and other P&K fertilizers, the gap between assessed   requirement and the indigenous   requirement is met  through the imports. The import of various fertilizers during last three years is as given below:

<Qty in LMT>

|         | Urea   | DAP                            | MOP                            | NPK                            |
|---------|--------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
| Year    |        | (As reported by the companies) | (As reported by the companies) | (As reported by the companies) |
| 2017-18 | 59.75  | 42.17                          | 47.36                          | 4.99                           |
| 2018-19 | 74.81  | 66.02                          | 42.14                          | 5.46                           |
| 2019-20 | 91.23  | 48.70                          | 36.70                          | 7.46                           |

(c) to (e): There is no such proposal in the Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under Department of Fertilizers for setting up of indigenous manufacturing units to reduce the dependency of imports for potash and phosphates.

However, the Phosphatic and Potassic fertilizers are decontrolled and are under Open General License (OGL): Accordingly, Department does not interfere in the commercial decisions of the companies for setting up of indigenous manufacturing units for producing P&K fertilizers.