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Lok Sabha Question No. 4989 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Stubble Cutting Machines
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Ajay (Teni) Misra

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4989

TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 RD  JULY, 2019

## STUBBLE CUTTING MACHINES

4989.  SHRI AJAY MISRA TENI:

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

- (a) whether the Government is considering to implement any scheme to provide stubble destroying  machines  to  the  farmers  at  low  prices  in  the  country  to  save  people  from poisonous smoke emitting from burning stubble;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

(a) to (c): To  address  air  pollution  and  to  subsidize  machinery  required  for  in-situ management of crop residue, 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 been launched with the total outgo from the Central funds of Rs. 1151.80 crores.

Under the above stated scheme, financial assistance @50% of the cost is provided to the  farmers  for  purchase  of  in-situ  crop  residue  management  machines  on  individual ownership basis. The financial assistance for establishment of Custom Hiring Centres of insitu crop residue management machinery is @ 80% of the project cost.

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.  During 2019-20, the funds amounting to Rs. 273.80 crores, Rs.192.06 crores and Rs. 105.29 crores have also been released so far to the Government of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, respectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4988 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Scientific Activities
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: H. Vasanthakumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4988 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23/07/2019

## SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES

4988.  SHRI H. VASANTHAKUMAR:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  conducting  any  programme  to  encourage  fishermen and farmers to engage themselves with scientific activities/ undertake research work;
- (b) if  so,  the  main  characteristics  of  research  programme  on  farming  and  fishing together with the details of funds allotted for this purpose during each of the last three years and the current year and if not, the future plan of the Government in this regard; and
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  offering  any  special  plan  or  scholarship  under  this programme, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## 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) to (c): No,  Sir.    However,  Fisheries  Research  Institute  under  ICAR  involve farmers for carrying out location specific validation of technologies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4986 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Setting up of Rice Research Institute
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Ravindra Kushawaha, Ravi Kishan Shukla

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4986

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 23/07/2019

## SETTING UP OF RICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

4986.   SHRI RAVINDRA KUSHAWAHA: SHRI RAVI KISHAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up International Rice Research Institute to increase the yield of rice in Eastern States/Eastern Regions of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether special varieties of rice seeds are likely to be produced; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## 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) & (b): There is no such proposal.  However, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers  Welfare  (DAC&FW)  has  entered  into  an  agreement  with  International  Rice  Research Institute  (IRRI)  to  open  a  South  Asia  Regional  Centre  of  IRRI.  Accordingly,  IRRI  South  Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) has been established at Varanasi.
- (c) The research efforts of National Agricultural Research System (NARS) comprising Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Central Agricultural Universities and State Agricultural Universities have led to the development of 258 high yielding stress tolerant varieties of rice which have been released and notified by Central Sub-Committee on Crop Standards, Notification and Release of Varieties for Agricultural Crops during last five years (2014 - 2018). For Eastern States, 33 varieties for Bihar, 15 varieties for Jharkhand, 57 varieties for Odisha and 33 varieties for West Bengal have been released during the same period with the aim to increase the productivity and production of rice.

Besides, NARS has also developed biofortified varieties viz. CR Dhan 310 (high protein), CR Dhan 311 (high protein & high zinc) and DRR Dhan 45, DRR Dhan 48, DRR Dhan 49 (all high zinc).

- (d) Does not arise in view of reply to (c) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4985 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Monitoring of Mega Food Parks
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Manoj Kumar Tiwari, Rebati Tripura, Santosh Kumar, Vijay Kumar Dubey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4985

ANSWERED ON 23 RD  JULY, 2019

## MONITORING OF MEGA FOOD PARKS

## 4985.   SHRI MANOJ TIWARI: SHRI REBATI TRIPURA: SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR: SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DUBEY:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any  mechanism to monitor the functioning of existing Mega Food Parks in the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof,  especially  in  North  East  States,  Bihar,  Delhi/NCR,  Uttar Pradesh and their nearby areas;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether there is any complaint received and action taken by the Government in any of the Mega Food Parks which received grants from the Government?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI RAMESWAR TELI)

(a)  &  (b):  Yes,  Sir.  Functioning  of  Mega  Food  Parks  is  closely  monitored  by  the  Ministry through a well-established  mechanism as per the scheme guidelines. This  includes detailed scrutiny of the progress reports received from the Special Purpose Vehicles(SPVs)/Implementing Agnecies(IAs), verification of the claims of SPVs/IAs by the Project  Management  Consultant  (PMC)  and  Programme  Management  Agency  (PMA), assessment of the progress through site visits by PMA and officers of Ministry, periodic review by  Ministry  through  Inter-Ministerial  Approval  Committee  (IMAC)  headed  by  Hon'ble Minister for Food Processing Industries. The Ministry has set up a district level Mega Food Park Co-ordination Committee headed by District Collector in 2010 to resolve  local  issues which may arise during the implementation of the project. Ministry takes up issues with various concerned  Departments/Agencies  of  the  State  Governments  to  expedite  clearances  and  to remove the bottlenecks in implementation of projects.  State Governments have been involved in monitoring of the projects. Ministry has been requesting the State Governments to nominate an officer of a sufficiently senior level as Director on the Board of SPV for better monitoring and implementation of Mega Food Parks.

- (c): Does not arise.
- (d): There have been occasional complaints pertaining to the performance of Mega Food Park projects. Suitable corrective measures are taken by the Ministry in this regard.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4979 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Ministry for Fisheries
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Kani K. Navas, Shashi Tharoor

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4979 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 rd  July, 2019

## Ministry for Fisheries

4979. SHRI K. NAVASKANI: DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

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

- a. whether the Government is considering the establishment of a separate Ministry dedicated exclusively for the welfare of the fishing communities in the country and the fisheries sector;
- b. if so, the details thereof; and
- c. if not, the reasons there for?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)

(a) to (c): The Government of India has created a new Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and  Dairying  with  two  separate  Departments  i.e.  (i)  the  Department  of  Fisheries  and  (ii)  the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying vide Cabinet Secretariat's Gazette Notification No. 1763  dated 17 th June,2019, with a view  to provide sustained and focussed attention towards the  development  of  fisheries  sector  including  welfare  of  fishermen  and  other  fisher-folk  and strengthening of their livelihoods.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4976 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Compensation to IFFCO Executives
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Jyotsna Charandas Mahant

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4976 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.07.2019

Compensation to IFFCO Executives

## 4976 SHRIMATI  JYOTSNA CHARANDAS MAHANT:

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

- (a) whether  it is a fact that Board of Director  of IFFCO have given bungalows to Directors in South Delhi and new Commonwealth Games village as a part of compensation and rewards package for the contribution in all round growth and development of IFFCO; posh top
- (b) if SO thz details of such bungalowslflats allotted to executives of IFFCO; top
- (c) whether the Multi-State Cooperative Society Act; 2002 provides for such compensation to executives of cooperative societies; and top
- (d) if not; the reasons for not taking any action by the Government on such illegal allotments?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS.

## (D. V: SADANANDA GOWDA)

(a) & (b): Yes; Sir. As per information received from Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) , Dr: U. S. Awasthi, Managing Director and Mr. Rakesh Kapur; Joint Managing Director of IFFCO have been given houses at L-4, Hauz Khas Enclave and B 9/12 (Ground and Basement) Vasant Vihar, respectively: The same is as a part of their compensation and rewards package for their all-round contribution to the growth of IFFCO over the years. This is within the powers of the Board of Directors and has been duly approved by the Representative General Body of IFFCO during Annual General Meeting: No flats have been given by IFFCO to its Directors in new Commonwealth Games Village. top

(c) & (d): The societies registered under the provisions of Multi State Cooperative Societies   (MSCS) Act, 2002   including IFFCO, are functioning as autonomous cooperative   organizations accountable to their members. As per   provisions of Section 49 of MSCS Act 2002, taking decisions in respect of immovable properties fall under the powers and functions of the board of the society. Further, as per provisions of Section 38 of the MSCS 2002 the ultimate authority of a multistate cooperative society shall vest in the Gereral Body of its members.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4974 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Fertilizer Distribution Mechanism
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Santosh Kumar, Manoj Kumar Tiwari, Vijay Kumar Dubey, Rebati Tripura

(a): Sir . No,

- (b): Question does not arise

(c) & (d): Sir , Government of India has declared fertilizer as an essential commodity under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and notified Fertilizer Control Order, 1985 and Fertilizer (Movement Control) Order, 1973. Department of Fertilizers ensures availability of all fertilizers at State level as per requirement projected by Department of Agriculture Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) in consultation with Statesl UTs for each season and distribution within the States is the responsibility of the concerned State Governments: The movement of all major subsidized fertilizers is being monitored throughout the country by an on-line web based monitoring system called integrated Fertilizer Monitoring System (FMS).

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4974 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 23.07.2019

## Fertilizer Distribution Mechanism

## 4974. SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR:

SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DUBEY:

SHRI REBATI TRIPURA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to revamp the Fertilizer Distribution Mechanism in the country in the near future;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; specially in Bihar; DelhiINCR, UP and North East Region;
- if not, the reasons therefor; and (d) whether there is any proposal to link fertilizer distribution with Aadhaar in near future to curb the corruption involved in it?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

(D.V. SADANANDA GOWDA)

The State Governments have been empowered to take appropriate action to curb Black-Marketing, Smuggling and Diversion of  Subsidised Urea to Industrial Sector and t0 initiate actions against persons who indulge in illegitimate activities.

Further; the Department of fertilizers has implemented Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) System across all States/UTs W.e.f. Under the DBT system, 100% subsidy on various fertilizer grades is released to the fertilizer companies, on the basis of actual sales made by the retailers to the beneficiaries through Point of Sale (PoS) devices installed at each retailer shop and the beneficiaries are identified through Aadhaar Card; Kisan Credit Card, Voter Identity Card etc.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4972 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Investment in Agriculture
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Thalikkottai Rajuthevar Baalu

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4972

TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 RD  JULY, 2019

## INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURE

4972.  SHRI T.R. BAALU:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  invest  a  huge  amount  for  giving  a  boost  to agricultural productivity;
- (b) if  so, the details thereof and the action plan for the country with special reference to Tamil Nadu;
- (c) whether the Government is considering to announce separate Agriculture Budget from the next financial year; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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

- (a) & (b): The Government is fully committed to promoting sufficient and huge amount of investment in the farm sector to boost agricultural productivity in the country including Tamil Nadu. Investment will be both in the public and private sector. The Government has been working  proactively  through  various  policy  and  programmatic  interventions  to  create  the environment to facilitate these investments.

The  5th  Governing  Council  Meeting  of  NITI  Aayog  was  held  on  15 th June  2019  in which Transforming Agriculture: 'Need for Structural Reforms' formed part of the agenda. The need for undertaking structural reforms in agriculture including encouraging corporate investment was emphasized.

- (c): At present there is no proposal to announce separate Agriculture Budget.
- (d) In view of (c) above, does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4971 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Inner Line Permit
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sakshi Ji Swami Maharaj, Bhola Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †4971

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD  JULY, 2019/ SHRAVANA 1, 1941 (SAKA) INNER LINE PERMIT

DR. SWAMI SAKSHIJI MAHARAJ:

†4971. SHRI BHOLA SINGH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  despite  having  the  fundamental  right  to  move  freely  in  any part of the country, it is required to secure Inner-Line Permit (ILP) to visit some parts of the country especially in north eastern States;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  enforce  the  practice  of  ILP  in Dimapur district of Nagaland also;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the Government has a clear-cut policy to bring a specific area under ILP; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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

(a) to (f): Inner  Line  Permit  system  is  governed  by  Bengal  Eastern Frontier  Regulations  (BEFR),  1873.    As  per  these  Regulations,  Indian citizens  require  Inner  Line  Permit  to  visit  States  of  Arunachal  Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland, excluding Dimapur District.  The proposal of State Government  to  extend  Inner  Line  Permit  system  to  Dimapur  is  under discussion  with  the  State  Government.    Something  could  be  said  only when a decision is taken in this regard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4970 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Election of Panchayats
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: M. K. Raghavan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 4970

ANSWERED ON- 23.07.2019

## ELECTION OF PANCHAYATS

4970. SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether there is any move to give cash incentives to gram panchayats for conducting unanimous elections for sarpanches/Presidents;
- (b) if so, the details and the reasons for such a move; and
- (c) whether this move is antithetical to democracy and if so, the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a)  No  Sir.  As  per  Article  243K(1)  of  the  Constitution,  the  superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral roll for, and the conduct of, all elections are vested in State Election Commission (SEC). Further, in terms of Article 243K(4), subject to the provisions of the Constitution, the Legislature of a State may, by law, make provision with respect to all matters relating to, or in connection with, elections to Panchayats.
- (b) and (c) In view of (a) above, the question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4969 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Srinivas Kesineni

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4969

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD  JULY, 2019/ SHRAVANA 1, 1941 (SAKA)

CRIME AND CRIMINAL TRACKING NETWORK AND SYSTEMS

4969. SHRI SRINIVAS KESINENI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  launched  a  scheme  namely,  CCTNS (Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems) for comprehensive and integrated system for policing under e-governance;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it is a fact that despite launching the scheme a decade back, the scheme is yet to be fully operationalised and if so, the details thereof;

(d) the reasons for the inability of the Government to make the scheme fully functional; and

(e) the time frame by which the scheme would be made fully functional?

ANSWER

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

(a) and (b):    In order to facilitate police in States/Union Territories with a common platform for filing reports, collecting and sharing information on crimes and criminals at national level, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has  implemented  Crime  and  Criminal  Tracking  Network  and  Systems (CCTNS).

(c): Against  the  target  of  covering  14306  police  stations  under  the CCTNS,  a  total  of  14874  police  stations  (excluding  police  stations  in Bihar) have been covered, which includes new police stations. A total of 20.10 crore records of crime/ criminals are available at national level. 35 States/UTs  (except  Sikkim)  have  launched  their  State  Citizen  Portals under  CCTNS  providing  citizen  centric  police  services,  including  online filing  of  complaints,  obtaining  status  of  complaints,  obtaining  copies  of FIRs,  viewing  details  of  arrested  persons/  wanted  criminals,  viewing details  of  missing  person/  unidentified  dead  bodies,  viewing  details  of stolen/ recovered vehicles and other property, download of forms, request for  antecedent  verification  and  request  for  issue  of  various  NOCs  from police.  A  total  of  3.61  crore  service  requests  have  been  received  from citizens (till May  2019). Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttar  Pradesh  have launched  e-FIR  facility  for  citizen  for  property  and  vehicle  theft  where accused are not known. The project is in its Operations and Maintenance phase till March, 2022.

(d) and (e):    Do not arise, in view of reply to part (c).

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