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Lok Sabha Question No. 271 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-04
Subject: Incentives under FAME India Scheme
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Chandra Sekhar Bellana, Midhun Reddy, Adala Prabhakara Reddy, Kotagiri Sridhar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 271

ANSWERED ON 04.02.2020

## INCENTIVES UNDER FAME INDIA SCHEME

271. SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA: SHRI P.V. MIDHUN REDDY: SHRI ADALA PRABHAKARA REDDY: SHRI SRIDHAR KOTAGIRI:

Will  the  Minister  of  HEAVY  INDUSTRIES  AND  PUBLIC  ENTERPRISES भारी उद्योग एवं ऱोक उद्यम मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  had  invited  Expression  of  Interest  (EoI)  for  submission  of proposal  for  availing  incentives  under  Faster  Adoption  and  Manufacturing  of  Hybrid  and Electric  Vehicles  in  India  (FAME  India)  Scheme,  Phase-II  for  development  of  Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure within cities;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the proposals considered and approved by the Government; and
- (d) the norms that were followed by the Government in the rejection of the proposals?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a)  to  (d):  Yes,  Sir.    Department  of  Heavy  Industry  issued  an  Expression  of  Interest  (EoI) inviting Proposals from Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)/municipal corporations, PSUs (State/Central)/ Govt. DISCOMS and similar other public/private entities for development of Electric Vehicles (EVs) charging infrastructure in different states/cities across the country for availing  incentives  under  Fame  India  Scheme  Phase-II  for  deployment  of  EV  charging infrastructure.

In response thereof, about 106 proposals from public/private entities for the deployment  of  about  7,000  EV  charging  stations  were  received.  After  evaluation  of  these proposals  as  per  EoI,  on  the  advice  of  Project  Implementation  and  Sanctioning  Committee (PISC) the Government sanctioned 2,636 charging stations to 62 cities submitted by 19 public entities for 24 states in the first instance which are aligned with EoI guidelines and guidelines issued by Ministry of Power.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 270 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-04
Subject: Centres of Excellence
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Aparajita Sarangi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 270

ANSWERED ON 04.02.2020

## CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE

## 270. SHRIMATI APARAJITA SARANGI:

Will  the  Minister  of  HEAVY  INDUSTRIES  AND  PUBLIC  ENTERPRISES भारी उद्योग एवं ऱोक उद्यम मंत्री be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has SET UP Centres of Excellence in advanced manufacturing in the country, so far and if so, the details thereof;

- (b) the details of new Centres of Excellence proposed to be opened by the Government in the next two years along with the purpose and main functions of these centres of excellence; and
- (c) the manner in which he manufacturing advancements in these centres of excellence would be transferred to private industries?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a) to (c):  Under the Scheme for 'Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector', eight Centres of Excellence (CoE) have been set up at:

- (i) IIT Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu for development of eleven advanced technologies for Machine Tools and Production Technology.
- (ii) The Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), Bangalore, Karnataka, for the development of shuttle less rapiers looms for the Textile sector.
- (iii) The Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC), Ranchi, Jharkhand, for development of a 5 cubic metre Hydraulic Excavator
- (iv) IIT Kharagpur, West Bengal, for development of seven Manufacturing Technologies  relating  to  Steel  Industry,  Robotics,  Additive  manufacturing  and Smart manufacturing
- (v) PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, for development of three new Welding Technologies including welding Robots
- (vi) Si'Tarc, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, for development of high speed Smart Submersible (six inch) Pumps
- (vii) IISc, Bangalore, Karnataka, for development of Additive Manufacturing for high performance metallic alloys through electronic beam process
- (viii) IIT  Delhi,  New  Delhi,  for  development  of  in  process  robotics  for  Textile Machinery.

These Centres of Excellence are run in partnership with Industries. The technologies developed at these CoEs are being commercialized by the Industry Partners who have the first right to commercialize under the Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 268 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-04
Subject: Age Limit in PM Kisan Pension Scheme
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Prataprao  Jadhav

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a): No, Sir.
- (b): Does not arise.

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 268

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  FEBRUARY, 2020

## AGE LIMIT IN PM KISAN PENSION SCHEME

268. SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken or proposes to take any measures to increase the age limit determined for PM Kisan Pension Scheme; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?
Lok Sabha Question No. 267 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-04
Subject: Licenses to Foreign Fishing Vessels
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Sougata Ray

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 267 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 th  FEBRUARY, 2020

## Licenses to Foreign Fishing Vessels

## 267: PROF. SAUGATA RAY :

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपाऱन, पशुपाऱन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state :

- (a) the number of licenses issued to foreign vessels for fishing in India's Ocean Territory so far, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether fisherfolk objected to the issuance of licenses to foreign vessels for fishing;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  permission/licenses  issued  to  foreign  vessels  affected  in  any  kind  the Indian fisherfolk with regard to their income and job security; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the action taken/being taken to redress their grievances?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING: (SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)

- (a): No foreign vessels are licensed for fishing in India's Ocean Territory.

- (b) to (e): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 266 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-04
Subject: Pharma City
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Manne Srinivas Reddy

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 266 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 04 th  February, 2020

## Pharma City

## 266. SHRI MANNE SRINIVAS REDDY:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the State Government of Telangana is taking an initiative to establish a pharma city at Mucherla, Hyderabad;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is planning to provide any financial support for the infrastructure development for the said pharma city; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI D. V. SADANANDA GOWDA)

(a) to (d): Government of Telangana has informed that State Government has appointed Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Limited (TSIIC) for implementation of a project namely Hyderabad Pharma City (HPC)which is an integrated pharmaceutical cluster with best in class infrastructure and common industry amenities. Department  of  Pharmaceuticals  has  given  'in-principle'  approval  to  the  proposal  for development of Zero Liquid Discharge based Common Effluent Treatment Plant in HPC under the sub-scheme 'Assistance to Bulk Drug Industry for Common Facility Centre'. This  sub-scheme  aims  to  provide  financial  assistance  of  70%  of  the  project  cost  or Rs.100  Cr,  whichever  is  less,  for  establishment  of  Common  Facility  Centre  in  any upcoming Bulk Drug Park promoted by the State Governments/State Corporations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 265 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-04
Subject: National Cattle and Buffalo Breeding Programme
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Sudhakar Tukaram Shrangre, Sunil Kumar Singh, P.P. Chaudhary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 265 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH  FEBRUARY, 2020

## NATIONAL CATTLE AND BUFFALO BREEDING PROGRAMME

265. SHRI SUDHAKAR TUKARAM SHRANGARE: SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH: SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY: Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state:

(a)  whether National Cattle and Buffalo Breeding Programme has been implemented in all the States, specially in Maharashtra;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d)  whether the  Government has taken  any steps to ensure the hygienic quality of milk as milk  quality  concerns  go  beyond  the  farm  level  and  require  assurance  of  safe  milk  at  all stages, including within the informal sector, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

(a) to (c) Yes,  Sir.  In  order  to  complement  and  supplement  the  efforts  made  by  the States for development of cattle and buffalo population, Government of India is implementing National Programme for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding. The scheme is subsumed under  Rashtriya  Gokul  Mission  since  December  2014.    Rashtriya  Gokul  Mission  is  being implemented  in  all  the  States  and  Union  Territories.  Maharashtra  is  participating  under Rashtriya Gokul Mission and central assistance of Rs 66.95 crore has been released to the State since inception of the scheme.

- (d) Yes,  Sir.  Under  National  Programme  for  Dairy  Development  (NPDD)  scheme, approval has been granted during 2019-2020 for strengthening of 231 Dairy Plants to equip them  to  detect  adulterants  in  milk  (Urea,  Maltodextrin,  Ammonium  Sulphate,  Detergent, Sugar,  Neutralizers  etc).  FTIR  technology  based  milk  analyser  (for  accurate  detection  and estimation  of  milk,  composition  and  adulterants)  in  139  dairy  plants  of  30,000  litres capacities and above and 92 dairy plants below 30,000 litres capacity has been approved for installation of electronic milk analyser with adulteration testing equipments along with other equipments.  In  addition,  one  State  level  Central  Laboratory  each  for  18  States  has  been approved  under  the  programme  to  ensure  instant  testing  of  chemicals  and  microbiological quality of milk before reaching the consumers. The total cost of the project was Rs 271.64 crore and an amount of Rs 128.56 crore has been released to States as first instalment.
Lok Sabha Question No. 263 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-04
Subject: National Policy on Drug Abuse
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Ravneet Singh

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 263 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.02.2020

## NATIONAL POLICY ON DRUG ABUSE

## 263. SHRI RAVNEET SINGH BITTU:

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

- (a) whether the Government is contemplating the formulation of a National to tackle abuse; Policy drug
- the details thereof and if not; the reasons therefor;
- (c whether the Government has taken any measures or worked on any comprehensive strategy to completely eliminate abuse from the country; and drug
- (d) if the details thereof and if not; the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated and is implementing a National Action Plan for Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) for 2018-2025. The Plan aims al reduction of adverse consequences of abuse   through a multi-pronged   strategy. The activities under the NAPDDR, inter-alia, include awareness generation programmes in schools/colleges Universities workshops/seminars/ with parents, community based peer led interactions intervention programmes for vulnerable adolescent and youth in the community, provision of treatment facilities and capacity building of service providers: Drug drug

The Ministry also implements a "Central Sector Scheme of Assistance for Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance  (Drug) Abuse under which financial assistance is   provided to eligible Non-Governmental Organizations based on the recommendations of State Governments/UT Administrations for Integrated Rehabilitation Centers for Addicts to provide compositelintegrated services for the rehabilitation of addicts including adolescents running
Lok Sabha Question No. 262 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-04
Subject: FCI Procurement of Wheat
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: P. Velusamy

## MIilISTRY OF CONSUMER  AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  OUESTION iIO. 262 TO BE ANSWERED  ON 4d'FEBRUARY,2O2O

## FCI PROCUREMENT  OF WHEAT

## 262. SHRI VELUSAMY  P.:

Will the Minister of  COI{SUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIG DISTRIBUTIOI{ srTsitrrr arrd, rr6u  gtr gr+ofro  fuf,{qr  d* be pleased to state:

- (a) the total quantum  of procurement  of wheat by the Food Gorporation of lndia (FGl) for public  distribution an the |ast three years and the curent year;
- (b)  the details of actual dues to FGI from the Government  on account of subsidy to be released and the reasons for the delay;
- (c) whether the Government has received any request from FGI for taising the capital of Government, if so, the action taken so far and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the total borrowings  of FG! as on date and the amount of loan capital?

## MTNTSTER OF STATE FOR M!I{!STRY OF GO}|SUMER AFFAIRS,  FOOD &

ANSWER PUBLIG DISTR!BUTION (SHRI DANVE RAOSAHEB DADARAO)

(a): The total procurement of wheat in central pool by Food Gorporation of India (FG!), State Government  and its agencaes during last three years and current year is as under:

| Rabi Marketing Season (RMS)   | Quantity (in LMT)   |
|-------------------------------|---------------------|
| 2'J16-17                      | 229.61              |
| 2017-14                       | 3(J4.24             |
| 2(J1A-19                      | 357.95              |
| 2lJ19-2fJ                     | 341.32              |

- (b): The outstanding  subsidy due to be released  to FGI as on 3{.O3.2O{9 was Rs. 11861171 crores. For Financial Year 2O19-2O, Budget Estimate  for Food Subsidy to FGI was Rs.{,SlrOOO crore and  Rs. 75'OOO crore in Revised Estimate . Funds for food subsidy are released to FGI in time as per the monthly expenditure plan/quarterly  expenditure plan as per available  budget allocation subject to approval of Ministry of Finance as and when required.
- (c):  ln Budget Speech 2lJ18'19, vide Para 12O, at was announced to restructure  the capital of  Food Gorporation of  lndia through eguity enhancement. Accordingly,  Rs. 50O crore was released on 22.03.20{9 (FY 20{8-19) and Rs. IOOO crore has been released on24.O1.2O2O (FY 2Of9'2O).
- (d): The total borrowings  of FGI as on 27.O{,2O2O and amount of loan capita! are as under:-

| Particulars                            | Borrowing Amount (Rupees in crore )   |
|----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Cash Credit Limit (CCL)                | 6,084.12                              |
| Short term loan(STL)                   | {5,8OO                                |
| National Smal! Saving Fund (NSSF) loan | 1,91 ,OOO                             |
| Bonds                                  | 29,OOO                                |
| Tota!                                  | 21411884.12                           |
Lok Sabha Question No. 254 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-04
Subject: Merger of CAPART with NIRD
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 254

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.02.2020

## MERGER OF CAPART WITH NIRD

## 254. SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  approved  the  merger  of  Council  for  Advancement  of People's Action and Rural Technology (CAPART) with the National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD);
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time likely to be taken in merging of CAPART with NIRD?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a):  Yes  Sir,  the  Government has approved the dissolution of Council for Advancement of People's  Action  and  Rural  Technology  (CAPART)  and  its  merger  in  National  Institute  of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR).  MoRD has been authorized to:

- (i) take appropriate measures for dissolution of CAPART as a Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and its merger in NIRDPR and to subsume all manpower and infrastructure of CAPART in NIRD&PR.
- (ii) amend the Memorandum of Association & Rules of NIRD&PR  to take over the  following  functions  of  CAPART  to  carry  out  revised  mandate  of  postmerged NIRD&PR:
- 1) Promotion of voluntary action by training and capacity building;
- 2) Promotion of technology for rural transformation and to act as a catalyst for development of technology appropriate for rural areas;
- 3) Promotion and marketing of rural products and training for such activities; and
- 4) To do such other things as NIRD&PR may consider necessary, incidental or conducive for attainment of the objectives of post merged NIRD&PR.
- (iii) transfer and merge 187 posts of CAPART in NIRD&PR.
- (iv) carry  out  appropriate  and  need  based  HR  restructuring  within  the  overall approved strength of post-merged NIRD&PR in order to effectively carry out its revised mandate.

(b): Necessary action to complete the merger of CAPART in NIRD&PR has already been initiated.
Lok Sabha Question No. 251 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-04
Subject: Spending on Agricultural Research
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Rajendra Agrawal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 251 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04/02/2020

## SPENDING ON AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH

## 251. SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL:

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

- (a) the  amount  of  money  spent  on  funding  agricultural  research  in  terms  of  GDP contribution;
- (b) whether the Government plans to increase it further and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to improve the quality of agricultural research and infrastructure in the existing bodies; and
- (d) whether the Government is undertaking foreign collaborations with think tanks and research  institutions  to  improve  quality  of  agricultural  research,  and  if  so,  the  details thereof?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f'k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=h (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a) The  amount  of  money  spent  on  agricultural  research  and  education  in  terms  of percentage of Agriculture Gross Domestic Product (Agri-GDP) in India was 0.60% during 2017-18 at current prices.
- (b) The public budget for agricultural research and education increased from Rs 102.1 billion in 2014-15 to Rs. 111.21 billion in 2017-18.
- (c) The steps to improve the quality of agricultural research and infrastructures are taken up  on  the  recommendations  of  the  subject  specific  expert  committees.  The  Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC)/ Standing Finance Committee (SFC) approves such recommendations  for  improving  quality  of  agricultural  research  and  infrastructure  in existing bodies.
- (d) The  Department  of  Agricultural  Research  &  Education  (DARE),  Government  of India has been collaborating with foreign research institutions/ universities in all the fields of agriculture to improve quality of research outputs. Presently, DARE/ICAR has 59 active MoUs  for collaboration with foreign organizations including Universities,  CGIAR institutions, FAO and other international institutions.
Lok Sabha Question No. 240 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-04
Subject: Emergency Response Support System (ERSS)
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: L.S. Tejasvi Surya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 240

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  FEBRUARY, 2020/ MAGHA 15, 1941 (SAKA)

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SUPPORT SYSTEM (ERSS)

240.     SHRI L.S. TEJASVI SURYA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  and  names  of  States  which  are  not  implementing Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) of the Government and the reasons for the non implementation;
- (b) the list of emergencies currently covered under ERSS;
- (c)  whether  any  other  emergencies  are  proposed  to  be  covered  under ERSS and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  the  number  of  calls  received  on  the  emergency  number  112,  Statewise and year-wise;
- (e)  the number of spam calls or unnecessary calls received on the said number and the action taken thereon, State-wise; and
- (f) the number of employees working in the control centres handling the ERSS, State-wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) to (c):  All  the  States  and  Union  Territories  in  the  country  have agreed to implement single number 112 based Emergency Response  Support  System  (ERSS).  This  system  has  been  made operational in 28 States/Union Territories and operationalization of

## L.S.US.QNO.240 FOR 04.02.2020

ERSS in the States of Assam, Bihar, Haryana, Jharkhand, Meghalaya,  Maharashtra  (excluding  Mumbai), Manipur, Odisha, Sikkim and West Bengal are at various stages of completion. ERSS seeks  to  enable  emergency  response  mechanism  for  various emergencies,  including  police,  medical  and  fire.  Addition  of  other emergency services is a function of requirement and preparedness of States/ Union Territories. (d) and (e): 'Police'  and  'Public  Order'  are  State  subjects  under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. The States are responsible  for  maintaining  law  and  order,  protecting  life  and property  of  the  citizens  in  their  respective  jurisdictions.    Details about the number and type of 112 calls received and action taken, and the number of employees working in the State/UT Emergency Response Centres (ERCs) are not maintained centrally.

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