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Lok Sabha Question No. 3389 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Houses under PMAY
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3389 TO BE ANSWERED ON JANUARY 01, 2019

## HOUSES UNDER PMAY

NO. 3389 SHRI P.K. BIJU:

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

- (a) whether the Government has provided funds for construction of houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in Kerala;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether the State Government of Kerala has given a report on the  number  of  houses  damaged/destroyed  during  the  time  of
- floods;
- (d)  if  so,  whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  sanction  any special assistance; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

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

## (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) &  (b)  Yes,  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Awas  Yojana  (Urban) {PMAY (U)} being implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs,  central  assistance  of  Rs.  934.64  crore  has  so  far  been released  for  the  State  of  Kerala.  Further,  under  Pradhan  Mantri Awaas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G) being implemented by the Ministry of  Rural  Development,  Rs.  121.90  crore  has  been  released  to  the State of Kerala as 1st installment.
- (c)  to  (e)  In  September  2018,  the  State  Government  of  Kerala informed  that  a  total  of  17,810  houses  had  been  destroyed  / damaged in urban areas in the devastating flood occurred in August 2018  and  requested  for special sanction to provide financial assistance  to  renovate  houses  under  PMAY  (U)  damaged  in  the flood.

In  response,  Rs.  492.95  crore  of  central  assistance  was released  to  the  State  of  Kerala  by  relaxing  the  conditions,as  a special  case,  for  releasing  2nd  instalment,  for  construction  of houses including those damaged due to floods which were approved under PMAY(U).

The State Government of Kerala was also advised to submit project  proposals,  as  soon  as  possible,  with  due  approval  of  the State Government for construction of houses of the flood affected persons/households who are eligible under PMAY (U) for consideration  of  grant  of  central  assistance  as  admissible  under PMAY  (U).  No  such  project  proposals  from  the  State  Government have, however, been received so far.

Ministry of Rural Development has reported that under PMAYG, one proposal was received from the State of Kerala in the wake of Cyclone 'Ockhi' detailing about 235 beneficiaries affected by the Cyclone. But the proposal was not as per Framework for Implementation of PMAY-G. Also, two VIP references were received in  the  Ministry  of  Rural  Development  regarding  12,477  houses damaged  completely  owing  to  Monsoon  Floods  in  the  year  2018. State of Kerala was requested to send a consolidated proposal as per  Framework for Implementation of PMAY-G; however, the same has not been received so far.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3388 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Operation of AFSPA
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: NINONG ERING

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3388

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 01 ST  JANUARY, 2019/ PAUSHA 11, 1940 (SAKA)

OPERATION OF AFSPA

3388.     SHRI NINONG ERING:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  States  and  regions  where  the  Armed  Forces  Special  Powers  Act (AFSPA) is operational;
- (b) the number of cases of human rights violations by the security forces reported from the said areas during each of the last three years and the current year, crime-wise and State-wise;
- (c)  the number of cases disposed off, pending and the number of victims given compensation during the said period, Statewise;
- (d) the details of the organisations which have requested/recommended to repeal the said Act; and
- (e)  the  measures  taken  by  the  Government  to  check  the  human  rights violations in the said regions of the country?

ANSWER

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

(a): The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act [AFSPA] is  operational in the following areas:

- (i) Entire States of Assam, Nagaland, Manipur(except Imphal Municipal area) and J&K (except Kargil and Leh districts);

(ii) Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh and the areas  falling  within  the  jurisdiction  of  the  eight  police  stations  in  the districts of the Arunachal Pradesh, bordering the State of Assam;

(b) &( c): Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

(d): Representations have been received from time to time from different organizations/NGOs from Nagaland and  Manipur for withdrawal and from the State Government of J&K for phased withdrawal of the AFSPA.

(e): For preventing human rights violations under  the AFSPA, guidelines containing  'Do's  &  Don'ts'  have  been  issued  for  the  Armed  Forces deployed in Counter Insurgency Operation area as per the direction of the Supreme Court in Naga People's Movement of Human Rights Versus Union of  India.    Violation  of  these  guidelines  by  members  of  the  Armed  Forces makes them liable for prosecution under the Army Act and the respective Acts  of  the  Central  Armed  Police  Forces.    The  Human  Rights  Cells established at various levels of Army and the Central Armed Police Forces regularly monitor alleged human rights violations, by the members of the Armed Forces.  The troops are sensitized at regular intervals regarding the importance of upholding Human Rights.  The institutional mechanisms are in place at different levels to deal with cases of human rights violation by the members of Armed Forces.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3387 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Land Dispute between Manipur and Nagaland
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: THOKCHOM MEINYA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3387

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 01 ST  JANUARY, 2019/ PAUSHA 11, 1940 (SAKA)

LAND DISPUTE BETWEEN MANIPUR AND NAGALAND

3387.     DR. THOKCHOM MEINYA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that there has been land dispute between the States of Manipur and Nagaland regarding Dzuko Valley;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  any  actual  demarcation  of  the  valley  has  been  conducted earlier between the two contesting States; and

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

ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): There is a land dispute between the Mao Council from Manipur and Southern Angami Public Organisation from Nagaland regarding Dzuko Valley.  Both sides claim Dzuko Valley as inherited ancestral land. There has been no demarcation of the valley conducted between the two States.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3384 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Kanjicode Instrumentation Ltd.
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: N.K. PREMACHANDRAN

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

## LOK-SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3384 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.01.2019

## Kanjicode Instrumentation Ltd.

## 3384.   SHRI N.K. PREMACHANDRAN:

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

- (a)  whether the Government has executed MoU with the State Government of Kerala for handing  over  the  Kanjicode  Instrumentation  Ltd.,  Palakkad,  Kerala  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b)  the details of the condition agreed between Union Government and State Government of  Kerala  with  regard  to  the  benefits  and  welfare  of  existing  employees  at  the  time  of handing over;
- (c)  whether the Union Government perform  their  part  with  regard  to  the  benefits  and welfare of employees and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether the Union Government has received representation from the trade unions for conducting a discussion for remedial package to compensate their huge losses over a long period during the tenure when the institute was under the Union Government;
- (e)  if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon; and
- (f)   whether the Instrumentation limited is on profit and if so, the action taken to protect the interest of the employees?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (f):  Instrumentation  Limited,  Kota  was  a  BIFR  referred  Company  which  has accumulated  losses  of  Rs.707  crores  as  on  31.03.2018.  This  Company  has  one  unit  in Palakkad Kerala.  In November, 2016, the Government of India decided to close the Kota Unit of Instrumentation Limited and accorded in principle approval to transfer of the Pallakad unit of Instrumentation Limited  to the  Government of Kerala.  In pursuance of this direction, after detailed negotiations with the Govt. of Kerala, a tripartite Memorandum  of Understanding (MoU) has been signed on 16.11.2018 between the Government of India, Government of Kerala and Instrumentation Limited, Kota.  The modalities of  transfer of  the Palakkad Unit of Instrumentation Limited as a going concern to the  Government of Kerala including employees related aspects is being worked out based on the framework agreed to through the Memorandum of Understanding.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3383 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Establishment of Cyber Crime Co-ordination Centre
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: BHARATENDRA SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3383

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 01 ST  JANUARY, 2019/ PAUSHA 11, 1940 (SAKA)

ESTABLISHMENT OF CYBER CRIME CO-ORDINATION CENTRE

3383.     SHRI KUNWAR BHARATENDRA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has fixed any timeline for the establishment of the Indian Cyber Crime Co-ordination Centre and similar units in the States;

(b) whether the Government has the data on the utilisation of Rs. 83 crore released to the States for prevention of cyber crime; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a): The  Ministry of Home  Affairs  is  implementing  the  scheme  for establishment of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) with an outlay of Rs. 415.86 crore during the period 2018-2020.

(b) & (c): Under  the  Cyber  Crime  Prevention  against  Women  &  Children scheme, Rs. 93.12 crore have been released to the States and UTs to setup cyber  forensic  cum  training  laboratories  and  capacity  building.    The States/UTs are required to utilise these funds by March 2019 and submit utilisation certificates as per provisions of General Financial Rules-2017.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3380 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Fencing of Border
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: VINOD CHAVDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3380

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1 ST  JANUARY, 2019/, PAUSHA 11, 1940 (SAKA) FENCING OF BORDER

3380. SHRI VINOD LAKHAMASHI CHAVDA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  out  of  the  total  512  km  of  land border  of  Gujarat  with  hostile  neighbour  Pakistan,  only  340  kms  length  has been  sanctioned  for  fencing  and  out  of  that  work  only  262.7  km  has  been completed;

- (b) whether the Government is also aware of the fact that the remaining 262.7 km  area is very sensitive and needs urgent fencing and despite the talks/correspondence being regularly held since April, 2012 between the State Government of Gujarat and Ministry of Home Affairs, no action has been taken to complete the remaining fencing work;
- (c) whether the Government is concerned with incidents in the past of so many cases  of  smuggling  of  weapons/contrabands  as  well  as  infiltration  of  antinationals;

(d)  if  so,  the  urgent  action  being  taken  to  fence  the  remaining border areas; and

(e) the time by which the fencing of 512 km Gujarat border will be completed keeping in view the sensitivity of the border area?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): The total length of India-Pakistan border in Gujarat is 508 kms, out of which 340 kms only are feasible for construction of physical fencing. 280 kms of  physical  fencing  has  been  completed  and  the  target  for  completion  of remaining 60 kms is March 2020. The 168 kms of border which is not feasible for   physical  fencing is  being guarded  by  BSF  through  patrolling, round  the

## LS.US.Q.NO.3380 FOR 01.01.2019

clock surveillance, laying nakas and using technology etc.  No infiltration  has been  reported  from  2015  till  date  in  this  sector.    The  contraband  activity /smuggling of weapons are also being controlled through effective domination of  borders  by  round  the  clock  surveillance  viz.,  patrolling,  laying  nakas, manning observation posts all along the International border.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3378 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Appointment of DGs
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3378

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1 ST  JANUARY, 2019, PAUSHA 11, 1940 (SAKA) APPOINTMENT OF DGS

3378. SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government  has taken any view or decision on the appointment of DGs of Paramilitary Forces on the same cadre and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether Government is of the view that DGs of Paramilitary Forces should be  from  the  same  cadre  as  he/she  has  proper  and  exact  knowledge  of  that particular force and if so, the details thereof; and

(c)  the  number  of  Non-IPS  Officers  appointed  as  DG  of  Paramilitary  Force, force-wise?

ANSWER

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

- (a): No Madam.
- (b): In view of (a) above, question does not arise.
- (c): One- Director General, Assam Rifles.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3375 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Down Syndrome
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: SRIRAM MALYADRI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3375

## Down Syndrome

## 3375. SHRI MALYADRI SRIRAM:

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

(a) whether it is true that India has the highest number of people with Down Syndrome in the world and if so, the details thereof State-wise;

(b) the measures taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to out the data of people with such genetic disorder at the national and State level and make it available in public domain; and bring

(c) whether the Government has proposed any new legislation on Down Syndrome in the 12th World Down Syndrome Congress in the year 2015 and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

(a) According to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare; no scientific study or survey has been carried out by them on the issue and as such there is no central database of people affected with Down Syndrome.

(b) The Government has enacted the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 which came into force W.ef: 19.04.2017. Down Syndrome is covered under the RPwD Act; 2016 as an intellectual disability which has been recognised as a specified disability in the Act: The Ministry implements the Unique Disability ID project to create a database of persons with disabilities, which include persons with intellectual disability in the country; as well as to issue Unique

(c) No Sir: There is no such proposal in the Ministry for bringing any new legislation o Down Syndrome:
Lok Sabha Question No. 3374 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Drought affected Areas in Maharashtra
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: RAVINDRA VISHWANATH GAIKWAD

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE AND  FARMERS  WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी ( SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (d): The  State  Government    of  Maharashtra  has  declared  drought  during  Kharif 2018 in 26 districts covering 151 Taluks and submitted a Memorandum on 14.11.2018. The financial assistance sought includes assistance towards agriculture input subsidy, supply of drinking  water  and  fodder.  The  Government  of  India  has  constituted  an  Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT), which visited the State during 04-07 December, 2018, for assessment of the drought condition and requirement of financial assistance. As per existing procedure, the  report/recommendations  of  IMCT  are  placed  before  the  Sub-Committee  of  National Executive  Committee  (SC-NEC).  Thereafter,  the  recommendations  of  the  SC-NEC  are considered by the High Level Committee (HLC), chaired by Home Minister, for approval.

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O.I.H.

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3374

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  1 ST  JANUARY, 2019

## DROUGHT AFFECTED AREAS IN MAHARASHTRA

3374.  PROF. RAVINDRA VISHWANATH GAIKWAD:

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

- (a) whether the Government has identified the drought affected areas in Maharashtra to provide them assistance from the 'National Disaster Fund';
- (b) if  so,  the  time  by  which  the  farmers  of  these  areas  are  likely  to  be  provided compensation;
- (c) the steps being taken by the Government to tackle the drought situation; and

(d) the details thereof?
Lok Sabha Question No. 3373 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Prevention of Atrocites Amendment Act, 2018
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3373

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

PREVENTION OF ATROCITES AMENDMENT ACT, 2018

3373. SHRI A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that there is no spate in the brutality, indignities and harassment  meted  out  to  Scheduled  Castes/Scheduled  Tribes  communities and if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether  the  enactment  of  the  Scheduled  Castes  and  Scheduled  Tribes (Prevention of Atrocites) Amendment Act, 2018 has not caused any mishap in the country; and

(c) if so, the details thereof ?

ANSWER

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

(a)  Data  published  by  National  Crime  Records  Bureau  (NCRB),  shows  a declining trend.

(b)  and  (c):  The  Scheduled  Castes  and  Scheduled  Tribes  (Prevention  of

Atrocities) [PoA]  Act, 2018 came into effect from 20.08.2018. The data after 20.08.2018 is not available.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3372 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Government Properties on Lease
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: REKHA ARUN VERMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3372 TO BE ANSWERED ON JANUARY 01, 2019

## GOVERNMENT PROPERTIES ON LEASE

No. 3372       SHRIMATI REKHA VERMA

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

- (a) Whether the Government properties worth thousands of crores of rupees are on nominal lease/rent since the British period and if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
- (b) Whether  the  Government  proposes  to  prepare  any  list  in  this regard and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) Whether any time-limit has been fixed in this regard and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE

MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

( SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI )

- (a) The Central Government is administering leases in respect of thousands of residential, commercial and institutional properties  all  over  India  which  were  leased  out  at  various points in time at the rates prevailing at that time.

(b) to( c)  No, Madam does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3371 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-01
Subject: Foreign Funding
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3371

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 01 ST  JANUARY, 2019, PAUSHA 11, 1940 (SAKA) FOREIGN FUNDING

3371. SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the name of the agency which looks into the funds coming into the country by various means and the rules under which the same is done;

(b)  the  anuual  details  of  such  enquiries  made  during  each  of  the  last  three years;

(c) the details of the irregularities found in such enquiries;

(d) the action taken by the Government in this regard; and

(e) the outcome of the aforesaid action taken thereon?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (e) - The Ministry of Home Affairs is mandated to regulate the accepting and  utilisation  of  Foreign  Contribution  by  the  NGOs  under  The  Foreign Contribution  (Regulation)  Act,  2010.  NGOs  are  granted  Prior-Permission  or registration for receiving "Foreign Contribution" under The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 and The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011.

All these NGOs need to file mandatory Annual Returns for every financial year.

Details of such NGOs are available on the website www.fcraonline.nic.in .

Action  against  the  defaulters  NGOs  is  taken  as  per  the  provisions  of  The Foreign  Contribution  (Regulation)  Act,  2010.  Details  of  such  actions  are available on the website www.fcraonline.nic.in .

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